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The homes of Congressional leaders Nancy Pelosi (Democrats) and Mitch McConnell (Republicans) were vandalized over New Years weekend.
The home of Senate Leader Mitch McConnell was vandalized Saturday night. Photo: Timothy D. Easley / AP / NTB
At the home of House Majority Leader Nancy Pelosi, graffiti was painted and a pig’s head was left with fake blood on New Year’s Day. Police were notified of the incident at 2 p.m. Saturday.
McConnell, the Senate Majority Leader, was vandalized at his Kentucky home at 5 a.m. Saturday night. “Where’s my money” and “Mitch kills the poor” were painted on a window. Your mailbox was insulted.
Police say both cases are being investigated. The vandalism is related to the fact that Congress has said no to President Donald Trump’s desire to increase the crisis check that every American receives in support of the crown from $ 600 to $ 2,000. Pelosi has supported the president, but the Republicans and McConnell have said no.
– I have spent my entire career fighting for freedom of expression and the right to peaceful demonstrations. I acknowledge everyone in Kentucky who has participated in democratic processes, whether they agree with me or not. This is something else. Vandalism and acts of fear have no place in our society, says McConnell.
He stresses that neither he nor his wife Elaine Lan Chao are intimidated, and says he hopes the neighbors will not be intimidated by the incident either.
