LOUISVILLE, Ky. >> Vandals attacked US House and Senate leaders over the holiday weekend, destroying their homes with graffiti and, in one case, a pig’s head when Congress did not approve an increase in the amount of money sent to individuals to help deal with the coronavirus pandemic.
Spray paint on the door of Senate majority leader Mitch McConnell in Kentucky today read: “WERES MY BONEY” “MITCH KILLS THE POOR” was scrawled on a window. A desecration aimed at the Republican senator was painted under the mailbox.
At House of Mayor Nancy Pelosi in San Francisco, someone painted graffiti and left a pig’s head and fake blood on New Year’s Day, police said. The vandalism was reported around 2 am on Friday, a police statement said, and a special investigative unit is trying to determine who did it.
KGO-TV reported that the graffiti found on the garage door of the Democratic leader’s house included the phrases “$ 2K,” “Cancel rent!” and “We want it all,” apparently referring to the failed efforts of Democratic lawmakers to increase coronavirus relief checks from $ 600 to $ 2,000.
The news station says security cameras surround the three-story brick house in the Pacific Heights neighborhood.
McConnell released a statement today condemning the vandalism at his home in Louisville.
“I spent my career fighting for the First Amendment and defending peaceful protests,” he said. “I thank every Kentuckian who was involved in the democratic process, whether or not he agreed with me. This is different. Vandalism and the politics of fear have no place in our society. “
McConnell said he and his wife were not intimidated by the vandalism. “We just hope that our neighbors in Louisville are not too bothered by this radical tantrum.”
Louisville police are investigating the McConnell home incident, which occurred around 5 am on Saturday. There are currently no suspects, police spokesman Dwight Mitchell said by email.
On New Year’s Day, Senate Republicans refused to allow debate on a bill to increase the amount of COVID-19 relief. The increase, supported by President Donald Trump, was approved by the Democratic-led House, but was blocked by McConnell.
The government has started sending smaller payments to millions of Americans. The $ 600 payment goes to people with an income of up to $ 75,000. Congress approved the payment in late December.