Sanders Chides Supporters Who ‘Push Hate And Vandalism’ At Restaurant

on May 22, 2018 in Washington, DC.
WASHINGTON, DC - MAY 22: White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders answers questions during the daily White House press briefing May 22, 2018 in Washington, DC. Sanders answered a range of questions related... WASHINGTON, DC - MAY 22: White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders answers questions during the daily White House press briefing May 22, 2018 in Washington, DC. Sanders answered a range of questions related primarily to a planned summit between U.S. President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images) MORE LESS
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White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders on Monday addressed being kicked out of a restaurant over the weekend.

“We are allowed to disagree but we should be able to do so freely and without fear of harm, and this goes for all people regardless of politics,” Sanders said.

She connected that night to comments from Rep. Maxine Waters (D-CA) Saturday and actor Peter Fonda a week ago.

“Some have chosen to push hate and vandalism against the restaurant that I was asked to leave from,” Sanders said. “A Hollywood actor publicly encouraged people to kidnap my children. And this weekend a member of Congress called for people to push back and make clear to those serving their country in this administration that they are not welcome anywhere, any time, for anything.”

“Healthy debate on ideas and political philosophy is important, but the calls for harassment and push for any Trump supporter to avoid the public is unacceptable.”

She could have included Trump in her list of examples of harassment: The President warned Waters in a tweet Monday to “Be careful what you wish for Max!”

Instead, Sanders mentioned America’s “ability to find solutions despite [our] disagreements” and said: “That is exactly what President Trump has done for all Americans” with his economic and foreign policy record.

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  1. Enjoy Chick-fil-A, you horrible human being.

  2. So now she’s the story? Trump ain’t gonna like that.

  3. So is she chiding Trump?.. Inquiring minds want to know.

  4. Well, now that it is over, I am ready to face something more pleasant.

    Litter Box duty! Now with Kittens!

    cyas

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