Republican Senator John Kennedy of Louisiana did not hold back during a tense exchange with retired Army Major General Randy Manner at a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on Tuesday. Kennedy confronted Manner about his past criticism of President-elect Donald Trump and his supporters, asking him if he considered himself “more virtuous” than everyday Americans.
Kennedy brought up Manner’s comments during an appearance on CNN’s “Laura Coates Live” in October where he called Trump’s supporters “fascists themselves.” The senator asked Manner if he believes he read the quote accurately, to which Manner confirmed.
Manner, who was testifying against using the National Guard to assist with deportations of illegal immigrants, claimed he was not there to discuss his personal views. However, it was clear that Manner had been an outspoken critic of Trump and his supporters prior to the hearing.
Kennedy then pressed Manner about his comments, asking if he thought he was smarter and more virtuous than the American people. Manner denied this, but Kennedy persisted, pointing out that Manner had also endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris during the presidential campaign and had even called Trump a “fascist” during an appearance on “Morning Joe.”
Kennedy’s questioning of Manner highlights the divide between Trump’s supporters and his critics. As the Democratic Party, led by Harris and her running mate Governor Tim Walz of Minnesota, continued to attack Trump in the final weeks of the campaign, Kennedy made it clear that he would not stand for the insults and slurs aimed at the former president and his supporters.
Kennedy cited a quote from the hearing, saying “By their actions, you know what someone’s character is like.” This rings true in regards to the Democrats’ behavior towards Trump and his supporters during the election and beyond. It’s clear that their character is one of intolerance and disrespect for those who hold different viewpoints.
Behind the facade of their supposed “virtue,” Manner and his fellow critics of Trump and his supporters are nothing more than elitists who believe they know what’s best for the American people. But as Kennedy pointed out, the American people have the ultimate say in what they believe and support.
In the end, Kennedy’s questioning of Manner exposes the bias and self-righteousness of the liberal media, who constantly demonize Trump and his supporters. But as Kennedy showed, the truth will prevail and the American people will not be led astray by false accusations and attacks.
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