06/02/2020

McConnell Blocks Resolution Condemning Trump Over Treatment of Protesters

Last night, non-violent protesters were the subject of tear gas and rubber bullets

Today, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) blocked a resolution from Democrats that would have condemned President Donald Trump after rubber bullets and gas were used on peaceful protesters near the White House. 

Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.) tried to pass the resolution, which was introduced earlier today, by unanimous consent, meaning any one senator could block it.

"If a senator objects, they should be asked if they believe Americans do not have the constitutional right to exercise the freedom of speech... Do they support the president's use of tear gas against people, including families, who are peacefully protesting in a public park?" Schumer said. The resolution condemns Trump for "ordering Federal officers to use gas and rubber bullets against the Americans who were peaceably protesting in Lafayette Square in Washington, D.C. on the night of June 1, 2020, thereby violating the constitutional rights of those peaceful protesters."

Please select this link to read the complete article from The Hill.