LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WYMT) – Update 1/2 13:01:
The Republican Party of Kentucky issued a statement condemning the vandalism at Senator Mitch McConnell’s home.
“Vandalism is reprehensible and there is no place in our policy for acts like this. Kentuckians deserve better and Democrats should join us in condemning this act of vandalism, ”said Kentucky Republican Party spokesman Mike Lonergan
Original Story:
The home of Senate majority leader Mitch McConnell in Louisville was vandalized after his blocking of $ 2,000 stimulus checks for most Americans, according to the Louisville Courier Journal.
In a statement on Saturday morning, McConnell said, “I spent my career fighting for the First Amendment and defending peaceful protests. I thank all Kentucky people who have been involved in the democratic process, whether you agree with me or not. “
“This is different,” he continued. “Vandalism and the politics of fear have no place in our society.”
He concluded: “My wife and I were never intimidated by this toxic manual. We just hope that our neighbors in Louisville are not too bothered by this radical tantrum. “
A spokesman for the senator did not immediately respond when asked if he was at home during the incident. The Louisville Metropolitan Police has not released any information about whether it has any suspects or additional information about the vandalism.
House of majority leader in the House, Nancy Pelosi, in San Francisco, was also the target of vandalism after the failed attempt by Congress to provide Americans with $ 2,000 stimulus checks.
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