U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) has criticized Democratic leaders for participating in the “No Kings” rally during a government shutdown, highlighting that these leaders have voted multiple times against measures to reopen the federal government.
In a statement released from Charleston, South Carolina, Scott said, “While families across South Carolina and our nation are left without essential services and face uncertainty about their next paycheck, Democrats are focused on publicity stunts at their so-called ‘No Kings’ rally instead of doing their jobs to reopen the government.”
Scott also commented on the organizations involved with the event. “The American people deserve leadership, not photo ops. The fact that this rally is sponsored by groups such as the Communist Party USA and other Marxist organizations is telling of today’s Democrat party,” he said.
He concluded his remarks by calling for bipartisan cooperation: “It’s time for the left to stop the political stunts and join Republicans in reopening the government.”