Florida Republican congressman Brian Mast is an Army combat veteran and Purple Heart recipient. Today, Rep. Mast voted against impeaching President Trump, and CNN’s Jake Tapper got low, even for somebody on CNN:
Jake Tapper:
"Congressman Brian Mast… who lost his legs by the way fighting for democracy abroad, although I don't know — about his commitment to it here in the United States" pic.twitter.com/GidrZHUzOe
— Daily Caller (@DailyCaller) January 13, 2021
This is DISGUSTING.
CNN's Jake Tapper just questioned Rep. Brian Mast's commitment to American democracy.
Rep. Mast is a veteran and lost both of his legs while serving this country. pic.twitter.com/JlfKCnz3VD
— Mike Hahn (@mikehahn_) January 13, 2021
Even for something that was broadcast on CNN, that’s pretty awful.
Absolutely vile. https://t.co/VpI83wBl7i
— Fusilli Spock (@awstar11) January 13, 2021
There’s no other way to put it.
https://twitter.com/Kiddoc31/status/1349467567325380610
Wow, even for @jaketapper this is awful https://t.co/gD7CFyc2UB
— Angus T. Kirk (@angusparvo) January 13, 2021
For those still talking about Max Cleland…how do you defend this? https://t.co/ul4vkVGLAw
— Pradheep J. Shanker (@Neoavatara) January 13, 2021
Absolute classlessness on display from @jaketapper here. Totally sick thing to say. https://t.co/vUDNJ19ijh
— Eddie Zipperer (@EddieZipperer) January 13, 2021
Meanwhile, @JakeTapper's commitment to Democrats is unquestioned.
— Rounds (@RoundsR) January 13, 2021
That’s unquestionably true.