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Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell’s house was vandalized with spray paint, according to the Western Journal.
The damage was confined to graffiti on the window and front door of the house.
Spray paint messages read, “Where’s my money?” and “Mitch kills the poor.”
NEW THIS MORNING: The home of @senatemajldr was vandalized. Messages in red and white spray paint are covering the front porch area. The rest of the home appears to be untouched. @WDRBNews pic.twitter.com/pBa1Kq8kqe
— Grace Hayba (@GraceHayba) January 2, 2021
“I’ve spent my career fighting for the First Amendment and defending peaceful protest. I appreciate every Kentuckian who has engaged in the democratic process whether they agree with me or not,” he said.
“This is different. Vandalism and the politics of fear have no place in our society. My wife and I have never been intimidated by this toxic playbook. We just hope our neighbors in Louisville aren’t too inconvenienced by this radical tantrum,” he added, referencing Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao, to whom McConnell is married.
The vandalism to @senatemajldr McConnell’s home is unacceptable. While the First Amendment protects our freedom of speech, vandalism is reprehensible and never acceptable for any reason. ^AB
— Governor Andy Beshear (@GovAndyBeshear) January 2, 2021
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear called the vandalism “unacceptable.”
Mike Lonergan said, “Vandalism is reprehensible and there’s no place in our politics for acts like this. Kentuckians deserve better and the Democrats should join us in condemning this act of vandalism.”
“I’m very disappointed in Senator McConnell for turning against the President and the Constitution,” said Frank Simon.
“You can make decisions on anything and you do not support your people, that is horrible,” said protester Milly Martin.
From The Western Journal:
The vandalism of McConnell’s house came after an attack on House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s California home.
McConnell’s house was also the site of Saturday protests.
Another group criticized McConnell for shelving a bill that would have given eligible Americans $2,000 relief checks.
