When questioned last week by a reporter, many House Dems in the nation’s capital declined to denounce the burning of the American flag and the shouting of “death to America.”
The reporter’s inquiries were in response to far-left demonstrators, who impeded traffic this week by having a pro-Palestinian demonstration on the Brooklyn Bridge in NY City.
The reporter said to Rep. Ayanna Pressley (D-MA) that “anti-Israel protestors blocking the Brooklyn Bridge were burning our American flag and yelling ‘Death to America.” Are you in favor of that kind of protest? Do you condone yelling “Death to America” and burning the American flag, Congresswoman?
Pressley declined to respond to the reporter or even acknowledge him.
Afterwards, the reporter posed the same queries to Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY).
The reporter questioned, “If they are burning American flags and yelling Death to America, does it sound like this was pro-Palestinian or anti-American?”
“I am not aware of these reports; I have not seen them,” AOC retorted. “I would have to look for them on my own.”
Next, the reporter asked Rep. Katie Porter (D-CA), who recently lost her bid for the Democratic nomination for the U.S. Senate in California, whether she agreed with the protestors’ behavior on the bridge.
“We need to get her booked for her next event,” a staff member at Porter stated.
The reporter said, “Are you alright with people burning the American flag?”
“Should you like to follow up with us?” The employee cut you off.
Democrats REFUSE to condemn protesters burning The American Flag! pic.twitter.com/2n4SY43mvJ
— Jesse Watters (@JesseBWatters) April 17, 2024
Do you find it acceptable when individuals cry “Death to America”? The journalist persisted. Are you alright with individuals yelling “Death to America,” Congresswoman Porter? Is that acceptable? Do you not think it is problematic?
Porter did not respond to any of the questions posed by the staff member who kept interrupting.
