Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-MD) spoke at the Democratic National Convention and some of what he said drew criticism.
At one point in his speech, he focused on former President Donald Trump's vice presidential pick, JD Vance. His comments, specifically about former Vice President Mike Pence, did not sit well with conservatives.
Look:
THIS IS ABSOLUTELY DISGUSTING.
REP. RASKIN: “JD Vance, do you understand why there was a sudden job opening for a running mate on the GOP ticket? They tried to kill your predecessor!”
These people are SICK!!!
— Graham Allen (@GrahamAllen_1) August 20, 2024
“JD Vance, do you understand why there was a sudden job opening for running mate on the GOP ticket? They tried to kill your predecessor!” he shouted, to a cheering audience.
Another clip pointed out that Pence is not supporting Trump's presidential campaign, which is a break from the norm.
“Pence is the first vice president in more than two centuries not to endorse the president he served with in a general election,” he says.
Jamie Raskin: “Pence is the first vice president in more than two centuries not to endorse the president he served with in a general election.” https://t.co/0jaqixPOZY pic.twitter.com/PUV0c9nUYF
— Blue Georgia (@BlueATLGeorgia) August 20, 2024
Those interested can watch his full speech below:
(Video credit: PBS News)
X users had a lot to say about Raskin's comments:
@RepRaskin you are sick!
— Graham Allen (@GrahamAllen_1) August 20, 2024
Nobody tried to kill Pence.
But someone tried to kill Trump and managed to kill a bystander.— Michelle Whitzel (@MichelleWhitzel) August 20, 2024
@RepRaskin he is a disgusting and hateful man.
— Robyn (@raml62) August 20, 2024
This clown should lose his job or be censured for this!
— Tricia (@TriciaTx84) August 20, 2024
Jamie Raskin is a total disgrace…he must be a cousin of Adam Schiff.
— Gary Tapperson ✝️ (@tap_gary) August 20, 2024
What disgusting filth. Primordial slime has more value than TPV.
— spartanqueen100 (@spartanqueen100) August 20, 2024
wait @RepRaskin they said “they” tried.
please say Who are “they”. The official story has been that he was a lone actor.
That's not how he articulated it at all and he was quite forceful.
who are “they” @RepRaskin ?
— Peter Tarr (@ProfitsTaken) August 20, 2024
Rep Raskin is an example of a very stupid person/low IQ individual running our country. I wouldn't trust him filling my car with gas.
— Awakened Sasquatch (@AwakenedSasqtch) August 20, 2024
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