A Democrat congressman on Wednesday issued an obvious name for violence in opposition to Elon Musk because the party’s meltdown over DOGE’s efforts to downsize the federal government and drain the swamp continues.
Rep. Robert Garcia (D-CA) appeared on CNN Information Central with Brianna Keilar to debate Wednesday’s DOGE subcommittee listening to the place he presented an image of Musk and known as it a “d**ok pic.” A number of of his Democrat colleagues additionally proceeded to degrade themselves in the course of the vital listening to.
A involved Keilar grilled Garcia, understandably skeptical that his infantile antics would impair Democrats’ potential to counter Musk and the Trump administration.
“Do you suppose that calling Elon Musk a “d**ok” is efficient messaging for confronting what’s a doubtlessly irreversible transformation of the U.S. authorities?” Keilar requested.
Regardless of being given an out by the CNN anchor, Garcia selected as a substitute to double down.
“Properly, he’s a d**ok,” Garcia responded. “I additionally suppose he’s harming the American public in an infinite means.”
Then Garcia appeared to name for violence in opposition to Musk, calling for “precise weapons” for use in opposition to him.
“What the American public desires is for us to deliver precise weapons in opposition to Elon Musk to this bar combat,” he continued. “This an precise combat for democracy, for the way forward for this nation.”
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#BREAKING: Dem. Rep. Robert Garcia simply known as for “ACTUAL WEAPONS” for use in opposition to Elon Musk on this “combat for democracy.”
This comes after an advert popped up in DC as we speak, CLEARLY calling for the ass*ssination of Musk
Democrats are VlOLENT. The occasions of this week have… pic.twitter.com/MOX5TiKZIu
— Nick Sortor (@nicksortor) February 12, 2025
Democrats ought to know that such language will solely encourage extra of their deranged followers to attempt to kill President Trump, Musk, and different Republicans. Simply take a look at the 2 makes an attempt on Trump’s life final 12 months.
On Thursday, Rep. Nancy Mace (R-SC) introduced on X that she and others could be submitting a censure movement in opposition to Garcia for his sick phrases.
“The Left is formally uncontrolled. Final night time, Democrat Rep. Robert Garcia known as for “ACTUAL WEAPONS” for use in opposition to Elon Musk,” she wrote. “What number of extra instances will Democrats incite violence in opposition to the president of the USA or Republicans on nationwide tv?
“We’ve NO CHOICE however to rein them in. We’re introducing a movement to censure him.”
BREAKING: The Left is formally uncontrolled.
Final night time, Democrat @RepRobertGarcia known as for “ACTUAL WEAPONS” for use in opposition to @elonmusk.
What number of extra instances will Democrats incite violence in opposition to @POTUS or Republicans on nationwide tv?
We’ve NO CHOICE… https://t.co/Ow1nFj5lgU
— Rep. Nancy Mace (@RepNancyMace) February 13, 2025
Censuring is a good suggestion, however a greater transfer could be to take away violent leftists like Garcia from Congress altogether. Prison costs also needs to be on the desk.