American politics: vandals target the homes of Mitch McConnell and Nancy Pelosi

Vandals attacked the leaders of the United States House of Representatives and Senate over the holiday weekend, ruining their homes with graffiti and, in one case, a pig’s head, as Congress failed to pass an increase in the amount of money that is sent to people to help cope with the crisis. coronavirus pandemic.

The spray paint on the door of Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell in Kentucky on Saturday read: “WERES MY DINEY.” “MITCH KILLS THE POOR” was written on a window. A profanity directed at the Republican senator was painted under the mailbox.

At the home of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi in San Francisco, someone painted graffiti and left a pig’s head and fake blood on New Year’s Day, police said. The vandalism was reported around 2 a.m. Friday, according to a police statement, and a special investigations unit is trying to determine who did it.

KGO-TV reported that the graffiti found on the garage door of the Democratic leader’s home included the phrases “$ 2K,” “Cancel the rent!” and “We want everything,” seemingly referencing the failed efforts by Democratic lawmakers to increase coronavirus relief checks from $ 600 to $ 2,000.

The news station says security cameras surround the three-story brick home in the Pacific Heights neighborhood.

McConnell issued a statement Saturday condemning the vandalism at his Louisville home.

“I have spent my career fighting for the First Amendment and defending peaceful protest,” he said. “I appreciate all Kentuckians who have been involved in the democratic process, whether they agree with me or not. This is different. Vandalism and the politics of fear have no place in our society.”

McConnell said he and his wife are not intimidated by the vandalism. “We just hope our Louisville neighbors aren’t too upset by this radical tantrum.”

Louisville police are investigating the incident at McConnell’s home, which occurred around 5 a.m. Saturday. There are currently no suspects, police spokesman Dwight Mitchell said in an email.

On New Year’s Day, Senate Republicans refused to allow debate on a bill to increase the amount of COVID-19 relief. The increase, supported by President Donald Trump, was approved by the Democratic-led House but was blocked by McConnell.

The government has started sending the smallest payments to millions of Americans.

The $ 600 payment will go to people with incomes of up to $ 75,000. Congress approved the payment in late December.