Jan 31, 2017 - Politics & Policy

Trump mocks Democratic SCOTUS rally

Last night, the Democratic Party hosted a rally on the steps of the Supreme Court to protest Trump's travel ban, and it experienced a few hiccups. Two protesters took over the podium to give short speeches, and the microphones meant for the senators didn't work, leaving much of the crowd unable to hear.

Trump highlighted these glitches in a 6:22am tweet:

Nancy Pelosi and Fake Tears Chuck Schumer held a rally at the steps of The Supreme Court and mic did not work (a mess)-just like Dem party!

He then added: "When will the Democrats give us our Attorney General and rest of Cabinet! They should be ashamed of themselves! No wonder D.C. doesn't work!"

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