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McEnany Claps Back At Reporter Questioning Trump Rally, Labels Event ‘A Peaceful Protest’
White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany clapped back at a reporter Wednesday who asked why the President held a rally for thousands of his supporters Tuesday night in North Carolina and plans to do the same in an upcoming visit to Nevada amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Her answer was simple, the event was “a peaceful protest.”
“People have a first amendment right,” McEnany explained. “If they so choose to show up and express their political opinion in the form of a peaceful protest, which is what the President held. And there’s a real double standard here.”
Many mainstream media outlets erupted in a frenzy over the images of his supporters attending and asserted they did so without masks, but the same outlets are often silent when hundreds and thousands gather to protest and even riot maskless over the last few months.
She added, “CNN had on a guest, apparently a doctor, Rob Davidson, who said now, true, there are social distancing issues with regard to the protests we’ve seen around the country, however, this is a public health crisis. They are marching against systemic racism. So, if you’re allowed to march in aggregate in those protests, you’re also allowed to show up at a political rally. You have a first amendment right in this country.”
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Rep. Patrick McHenry, R-N.C., has declared that he will not seek re-election, becoming the latest in a growing list of lawmakers departing from Congress. McHenry, a close ally of former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, stated that he believes “there is a season for everything,” signaling the end of his tenure in the House. Having served since 2005, McHenry is the 37th member of Congress to announce they won’t seek re-election in 2024.
In a statement, McHenry reflected on the significance of the House of Representatives in the American political landscape, calling it the “center of our American republic.” He acknowledged the concerns about the future of the institution due to multiple departures but expressed confidence that new leaders would emerge and guide the House through its next phase.
The departure of McHenry and others comes against the backdrop of political shifts and challenges within the Republican Party. The GOP has faced setbacks in recent elections, including fallout from the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade.
Internal strife and disagreements, exemplified by the rebellion against McCarthy, have characterized the party’s dynamics. The GOP’s approval rating stands at 30%, with a disapproval rating of 66%, reflecting the challenges and divisions within the party.
As McHenry steps aside, questions loom over the fate of open seats in the upcoming election. The nonpartisan Cook Political Report identifies five open House seats as potential Democrat pickup opportunities, while none are listed for the GOP. The departures raise concerns about the party’s unity and ability to navigate the evolving political landscape.
With a total of 20 departing Democratic legislators and 10 Republicans, the changing composition of Congress adds complexity to the political dynamics leading up to the 2024 elections. As McHenry emphasizes a hopeful view of the House’s future, the evolving political landscape will determine the impact of these departures on the balance of power in Congress.
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