Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell and Speaker Mike Johnson criticized Kamala Harris for her rhetoric, stating it risks inciting violence against Donald Trump and undermines democratic norms.
McConnell and Johnson argue that Harris's language has exacerbated political tension, suggesting that calling opponents fascists could lead to attempts to undermine electoral choices.
The joint statement urges Vice President Harris to abandon her 'irresponsible rhetoric' which they claim endangers American lives and institutions amidst ongoing threats against Trump.
They called attention to the normalization of violence in politics, emphasizing the responsibility of leaders to refrain from reckless statements that could inspire further aggression.
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