‘Did I Read That Accurately?’: John Kennedy Confronts Fmr General With Prior Anti-Trump Remarks In Tense Exchange
Sen John Kennedy quotes recent CNN appearance by U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Randy Manner (Ret.) regarding fascism: “You think more virtuous than the American people, don’t you General?”
U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Randy Manner (Ret.): “Senator, I am insulted by your comment.”
Republican Sen. John Kennedy of Louisiana clashed with retired Army Maj. Gen. Randy Manner over the general’s criticism of President-elect Donald Trump and his supporters during a Tuesday hearing, with Kennedy asking the former officer if he considered himself “more virtuous” than Trump’s supporters.
“On October 14th of this year, you went on CNN. I want to read you what you said, make sure I’m accurate. Here’s what you said: ‘President Trump is not like any sane leader. I’m very proud of General Milley for saying that President Trump is a total fascist,’” Kennedy asked. “To Bob Woodward, ‘If he as Chairman of the Joint Chiefs is calling the president a fascist, I’m so proud of him for breaking that barrier. The challenge is because most MAGA Republicans, they don’t understand what fascism is. The reality is that they are, in fact, fascists themselves.’ Did I read that accurately?”
Manner, who testified against using the National Guard to help carry out deportations of illegal immigrants, claimed he was not at the hearing to discuss his “personal perspective.” “Did I read that accurately?” Kennedy asked. “I believe so. Yes,” Manner responded. “You think you’re smarter than the American people, don’t you?” Kennedy asked, with Manner responding, “Absolutely not, senator. I am here to discuss the use of the military as part of this mass deportation.”
“You think you’re more virtuous than the American people, don’t you, general?” Kennedy asked, with Manner saying, “Senator, I’m insulted by your comment.”
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Kennedy: You think more virtuous than American people? A: Senator, I am insulted by your comment