Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) on Saturday slammed "lying scum bags" after Twitter users circulated a misleading video that appeared to show him refusing to clap for Capitol Officer Eugene Goodman during a standing ovation.
Paul said that he supported the Capitol Police and "cheered" Goodman when the hero was honored at the Capitol for his bravery during January 6 insurrection.
There is no bigger supporter of the Capitol Police than me. They saved our lives on the ball field. Yesterday I sto… https://t.co/IENPQQoKLf— Senator Rand Paul (@Senator Rand Paul)1613229170.0
Some on Twitter had claimed that videos showed Paul sat for most of the ovation and didn't clap.
Watch Rand Paul as the Senate gives a standing ovation to Officer Goodman and all of the Captiol law officers. https://t.co/Ikcizo1LXV— Mystery Solvent (@Mystery Solvent)1613173187.0
But the video appears to be selectively edited. Other videos from the event show that Paul did stand and clap along with his fellow lawmakers:
Senate claps officer Eugene Goodman Congressional Gold Medal 2 www.youtube.com
Many Twitter users accused Paul of being a "liar." See the attacks in the tweets below:
@RandPaul You're lying. But what else can we expect from a guy who has no respect for laws, democracy, American va… https://t.co/G1gLvkNbEq— Nicole Belle (@Nicole Belle)1613327038.0
@BordelloFiasco @RandPaul 🤣🤣🤣 good one!— Cincygirl (@Cincygirl)1613237569.0
We could see you on video dude
— BabySpice666 (@IamOnlyCumin) February 13, 2021
And what do you do to hold responsible those who had a hand in the death of one of those officers
— Brandon Hone (@HoneBrandon) February 14, 2021
I don't like you at all - that's as positive as I can get about you because I'm embarrassed that you're my senator but a one second clip from a video in no way represents someone's actions. They should play the whole thing if they want to prove it.
— Laura Seigle (@laura_seigle) February 13, 2021
@justmelsg @RandPaul Rand just wants to be in a power position. He want to be re elected. Pick another Republican i… https://t.co/JwOsIsujiN— nonbelieverCA (@nonbelieverCA)1613299001.0
If you are a fan, care about the officer who was killed. What if Josh Harley, your buddy, died being hit by a fire extinguisher?
— Megan S Fioravanti (@msfioravanti) February 13, 2021
@LynneChenault @RandPaul Yes .....We'll never forget!!— Angel_Wings (@Angel_Wings)1613266531.0
@FTWTX1 @RandPaul https://t.co/k15DsHymm3— The Lone Donnie (@The Lone Donnie)1613282193.0
@letsbthechange2 @RandPaul Amen to that!— S Peantia (@S Peantia)1613274648.0
@RandPaul FYI, this previous tweet is not directed at Rand Paul. This is directed at Dems and Republicrats who use… https://t.co/HLcgTYPnoq— HMNAVY97 (@HMNAVY97)1613312608.0
Did they award medical degrees in gaslighting?
Your neighbor was right.
— watertigernyc says JE NE SUIS PAS UN CHAT! (@watertigernyc) February 14, 2021
@MaPorte60747001 @RandPaul Good question— Cincygirl (@Cincygirl)1613237626.0
I didn't see any clapping and I didn't see a mask
— Tina (@TinaSensing1) February 13, 2021
I didn't see any clapping and I didn't see a mask
— Tina (@TinaSensing1) February 13, 2021
You are gonna vote to protect the guy that cause 3 of their deaths.
— GA is blue because we VOTED! 🇺🇲🏴☠️🌊 (@bluestategadawg) February 13, 2021
I love me some alternative facts.
— F.redick (@redick_f) February 14, 2021
(Correction: A previous version of this story failed to mention that Rand Paul did stand and clap for Eugene Goodman. Raw Story regrets the error.)
