Who you gonna believe, AOC or your own crazy lyin’ eyes?
Communist Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) attacked President Trump over his Salute to American Fourth of July celebration held at the Lincoln Memorial Thursday, calling the event “poorly attended”.
Ocasio-Cortez also falsely claimed the Trump administration said the government couldn’t afford toothpaste and shampoo for migrant children.
“Trump spent millions on a poorly attended, 1 day parade days after saying he couldn’t afford toothpaste & soap for caged children. Did he ask Congress for military parade💰? No. Trump held these kids hostage to secure billions for their abusers. Congress needs to see that.”
Trump spent millions on a poorly attended, 1 day parade days after saying he couldn’t afford toothpaste & soap for caged children.
Did he ask Congress for military parade💰? No.
Trump held these kids hostage to secure billions for their abusers. Congress needs to see that.
— Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (@AOC) July 5, 2019
Screen images, photos and videos taken during the event show the area between the Lincoln Memorial and the Washington Monument was packed with attendees.
President delivering his speech. pic.twitter.com/9MioYSHefK
— Kelly O'Donnell (@KellyO) July 4, 2019
A great crowd of tremendous Patriots this evening, all the way back to the Washington Monument! #SaluteToAmerica🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/nJghdfqIhX
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) July 5, 2019
.@realDonaldTrump brought Americans together on our @NationalMallNPS for a #SaluteToAmerica, a celebration of our Nation’s birthday, our great flag, & those who bravely serve in the U.S. Military, protecting our freedoms. #JulyFourth 🇺🇸
Official White House Photo by Tia Dufour pic.twitter.com/NqhvUQtrV4
— Judd Deere 45 Archived (@JuddPDeere45) July 5, 2019
Looking back from Lincoln Memorial to crowd along both sides of the Reflecting Pool. Camera platform in the middle. pic.twitter.com/GqfSouTyw7
— Mark Knoller (@markknoller) July 4, 2019
People gather for President Donald Trump’s “Salute to America” Fourth of July Independence Day celebration along the reflecting pool between the Washington Monument and the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, U.S., July 4, 2019. REUTERS/Tom Brenner pic.twitter.com/upkH2NM29T
— Jim Bourg (@jimbourg) July 4, 2019
Not the best angle, but the reflecting pool area is packed. #SalutetoAmerica pic.twitter.com/XkP610J8Y6
— Kristina Wong 🇺🇸 (@Kristinawong) July 4, 2019
https://twitter.com/KiahErlich/status/1146966764053585921
https://twitter.com/realTT2024/status/1146926386868817920
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) July 5, 2019
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With regard to Ocasio-Cortez’s claim that Trump says the government can’t afford toothpaste and soap for migrant children, that too is a flat out lie. Children do get soap and toothpaste in CBP custody. The lie is based on a DOJ lawyer arguing that the government is not required to provide such items to migrant children held for a only few hours at intake as their stay is so short.
Sen. Maggie Hassan: "Does CBP have an obligation to provide toothpaste and soap to children in your custody, yes or no?"
CPB Chief Brian Hastings: "We're providing that in El Paso, in Clint Station." pic.twitter.com/DKGnqFjzCB
— The Hill (@thehill) June 26, 2019
