"The Kingsman Republican took to X to hit out at Washington Democrat Jayapal, writing in response to a video of her promoting protests: "Until people like this, that advocate for the overthrow of the American government are tried convicted and hanged.. it will continue." The video in which Gillette responded to dates back to March and is part of Jayapal's "Resistance Lab" - a series that sees her discuss protest movements and non-violent actions."
"'This is language that leads to violence' Assistant House Democratic Leader Nancy Gutierrez told the publication that Gilette 'misconstrued' Jayapal's words 'to once again put a target on a political opponent's back, calling for her to be hanged.' Gutierrez added: 'What will he need to say before Republican leadership in the House takes action? This is language that leads to violence.'"
A Republican lawmaker posted on X calling for Pramila Jayapal to be tried, convicted and hanged after reacting to a video of her promoting protests. The video dates to March and is part of Jayapal's "Resistance Lab," which focuses on protest movements and non-violent resistance, advising people on how to carry out peaceful actions. The lawmaker defended the comment as having "no hidden meaning" and "what it is." Assistant House Democratic Leader Nancy Gutierrez said the lawmaker misconstrued Jayapal's words and warned that such language leads to violence and endangers families and colleagues.
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