Democrats Warn Trump Of Dangerous Precedent Set By Law Enforcement Raiding Homes Of Political Opponents
Following this week's DHS raid on Congresswoman Ilhan Omar's home, Democrats warned President Donald Trump that using law enforcement to target political opponents could set a dangerous precedent.
Omar, who is reportedly under investigation for immigration fraud, angrily denounced the "lawfare" targeting her and cautioned that Republicans could one day find themselves on the receiving end of similar raids.
"This is an incredibly dangerous escalation. Sending law enforcement into the homes of people in the party currently out of power? Republicans are playing with fire," said House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries. "Crossing this line threatens the very foundations of our democracy. You think these things happen only in banana republics, but now they're happening on our own shores. It's an alarming development we never dreamed we'd see in America."
Democratic leaders urged Trump to consider how these tactics might be used against Republicans — or even him personally — should they ever lose control of the federal government.
"Today, it's a member of Congress. Tomorrow, it could be a former president," Jeffries continued. "Imagine armed federal agents descending on a former president's private residence while he's considering another run for office. Searching his home. Going through his and his wife's belongings. I know it sounds far-fetched, but that's the nightmare scenario we're inviting here. Surely Republicans wouldn't want to open that door."
At publishing time, Democrats had vowed to put an end to political persecution by arresting everyone involved as soon as they regained power.
Omar, who is reportedly under investigation for immigration fraud, angrily denounced the "lawfare" targeting her and cautioned that Republicans could one day find themselves on the receiving end of similar raids.
"This is an incredibly dangerous escalation. Sending law enforcement into the homes of people in the party currently out of power? Republicans are playing with fire," said House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries. "Crossing this line threatens the very foundations of our democracy. You think these things happen only in banana republics, but now they're happening on our own shores. It's an alarming development we never dreamed we'd see in America."
Democratic leaders urged Trump to consider how these tactics might be used against Republicans — or even him personally — should they ever lose control of the federal government.
"Today, it's a member of Congress. Tomorrow, it could be a former president," Jeffries continued. "Imagine armed federal agents descending on a former president's private residence while he's considering another run for office. Searching his home. Going through his and his wife's belongings. I know it sounds far-fetched, but that's the nightmare scenario we're inviting here. Surely Republicans wouldn't want to open that door."
At publishing time, Democrats had vowed to put an end to political persecution by arresting everyone involved as soon as they regained power.
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