Former Republican lawmaker David Jolly (FL) went on a full attack Thursday, saying that people are being "too polite" when it comes to accusations that Donald Trump is encouraging violence in the United States.
The conversation on MSNBC was couched in a discussion about David DePape, who was convicted on two federal charges Thursday after he attacked the husband of former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. According to DePape's own testimony, he was influenced by QAnon conspiracies pressed by MAGA Republicans.
He particularly believed claims Trump made that the Russia investigation was a fraud.
As Democrats wrestle with the "Republican's authoritarian forces," Jolly said, Trump is continuing to use it to his benefit and get others to do his bidding.
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"Look, what Donald Trump and his son and others have done in this moment is repugnant," said Jolly.
Shortly after Pelosi was attacked, Trump went on record spreading conspiracy theories about the incident.
"He is shameless and should be condemned for being a child in the way he responds to this," Jolly said.
"Leaders lead and leaders denounce political violence. Leaders denounce the attack on Paul Pelosi. Children, you know, in this case, Donald Trump and the child-like behavior and impulse, and the selfish impulse devoid of any moral character and judgment, decided to make light of it, and so do the people who follow him."
See the full takedown in the video below or at the link here.
Ex-Republican rails against Trump morals: “He should be condemned for being a child”youtu.be
