President Donald J. Trump has been the target of accusations during the past week for “inciting” violence. But, we wanted to show some video of politicians actually encouraging violence.
“I need you to get out and talk to your friends and talk to your neighbors. I want you to talk to them whether they are Independent or whether they are Republican. I want you to argue with them and get in their face.” – Barack Obama
“When they go low, we kick ’em. That’s what this new Democratic Party is about.” – Eric Holder
“If you see anybody from that cabinet in a restaurant, in a department store, at a gasoline station you get out and you create a crowd and you push back on them and you tell them they’re not welcome anymore anywhere.” – Maxine Waters
“Go to the Hill today. Please, get up in the face of some Congresspeople.” – Cory Booker
“You know, there needs to be unrest in the streets for as long as there is unrest in our lives, and unfortunately there is plenty to go around.” – Rep. Ayanna Pressley
“They’re [left-wing protesters] not gonna stop before Election Day in November and they’re not gonna stop after Election Day. And that should be—everyone should take note of that on both levels, that this isn’t, they’re not gonna let up and they should not. And we should not.” – Kamala Harris
“And please, show me where it says that protests are supposed to be polite and peaceful.” – Chris Cuomo