Rep. Kathleen Rice: NRA Becoming 'Domestic Security Threat'

Rep. Kathleen Rice, D-N.Y., said Thursday that the National Rifle Association and its spokeswoman Dana Loesch are "domestic security threats," on Twitter.

I'm just going to say it. #NRA & @DLoesch are quickly becoming domestic security threats under President Trump. We can't ignore that.

— Kathleen Rice (@RepKathleenRice) August 11, 2017

Rice had earlier commented on Loesch's tweet about Philando Castile, a black man killed by police after a traffic stop.

Two things: 1. Castile death was awful and avoidable. 2. Carrying firearm w controlled substance is not "lawful carry." Important.

— Dana Loesch (@DLoesch) August 10, 2017

So if a white guy was shot dead during a routine stop w/ a legal gun & a joint in his car, #NRA would stay silent? You're the ones lying. https://t.co/K1KkN4SbJs

— Kathleen Rice (@RepKathleenRice) August 11, 2017

Waiting for @RepKathleenRice to say when her secret police are coming since she considers me, members more dangerous than MS-13 in her area.

— Dana Loesch (@DLoesch) August 11, 2017

Rice hasn't tweeted since her "domestic security" comment, but Loesch tweeted repeatedly about her comment, and retweeted many people responding to it throughout the day Friday.

Rephrase: An elected gov't official just labeled me and millions of others "domestic security threats." Wow. https://t.co/lLtPITC0qC

— Dana Loesch (@DLoesch) August 11, 2017

Gosh, imagine if I said "militiant" or even mentioned anything of the sort. @RepKathleenRice would have me in jail. https://t.co/7DV5NF20Hu

— Dana Loesch (@DLoesch) August 11, 2017

When can I expect to be arrested, @RepKathleenRice ? Do you have enough secret security to take millions of members into custody. Honest Q.

— Dana Loesch (@DLoesch) August 11, 2017

Thanks Patricia, for endorsing elected officials who think it's ok to call millions of Americans "domestic threats." 🙄 https://t.co/z3Nzx4df1s

— Dana Loesch (@DLoesch) August 11, 2017

Donating to NRA now. As a constituent I wish that you would support the constitution.

— Benghazi Bob (@PowerGavin) August 11, 2017

I'm a Vietnam Vet who loves his country, guns, and the NRA. Guess I'm a domestic security threat too. https://t.co/lCyoZsqrx2

— Rich (@CactusRich) August 11, 2017

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