One year ago, then Associate Justice Brett Kavanaugh was confirmed to the Supreme Court after facing unsubstantiated allegations of sexual assault and weeks of vicious Senate confirmation hearings. Although the hearings concluded, the smears against Kavanaugh’s character did not.
The New York Times promulgated a story that sparked calls for Kavanaugh’s impeachment. Nearly every 2020 Democratic candidate called for Justice Kavanaugh to be impeached amid media attention of more unsubstantiated allegations.
Marking the anniversary Kavanugh’s swearing in, angry protestors gathered at the Supreme Court on Monday. Julio Rosas, a senior writer at Townhall, documented the displays of insanity. Here’s what he saw:
Warning: explicit language displayed in signs below.
1. Women Dressed In ‘The Handmaid’s Tale’ Outfits
This woman was holding a sign that read, “Impeach the Rapists!” Many women dressed in crimson robes and white hats, costumes from the “The Handmaid’s Tale,” a TV show based on a Margaret Atwood novel of the same name.
2. Protestors Copying Rashida Tlaib’s Comment
During the lead-up to the House election, Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-Mich.), coined the term “impeach the motherf****r.” Protestors made signs copying Tlaib’s comment.
3. The Women’s March Signs
The Women’s March provided signage for protestors to carry. Some of the signs read, “It’s still Kava-nope” and “Women are still watching.” At the bottom of each sign read the hashtags, #ReclaimTheCourt and #ImpeachKavanaugh.
4. “Abort tRump” Signs
Pro-choice protestors carried signs that read “Abort tRump.”
5. Protestors Have Not Forgotten Merrick Garland
One of the co-presidents of the Women’s March reminded protestors that she has not forgotten about Merrick Garland, President Obama’s nomination to the court. She claimed that the investigation into Kavanaugh was a “sham.”
One of the new co-presidents of the Women's March at the anti-Kavanaugh protest says she has not forgotten about Merrick Garland. pic.twitter.com/qfYPOZU6ZW
— Julio Rosas (@Julio_Rosas11) October 6, 2019
6. Protestors Shouted “We Believe You!” At Julie Swetnick
Protestors shouted, “We believe you,” at Julie Swetnick. Swetnick accused Kavanaugh of sexual misconduct and was represented by Michael Avanatti.
Julie Swetnick, who was represented by Michael Avenatti when she accused Kavanaugh, is here and the crowd chants at her, "We believe you!" pic.twitter.com/7ftAevGGSo
— Julio Rosas (@Julio_Rosas11) October 6, 2019
7. Protestors Blocking The Streets
Protestors blocked cars for being able to drive down the streets of DC. While blocking, they chanted “impeach the motherf*****r!”
Anti-Kavanaugh protesters are now blocking the street outside the Supreme Court. Several cars have had to turn around. pic.twitter.com/RZBSsyejDn
— Julio Rosas (@Julio_Rosas11) October 6, 2019
8. Protesting Outside Mitch McConnell’s House
Protestors began screaming and singing outside of what they believe to be Senator Mitch McConnell’s D.C. residence. They carried signage that read, “Supremely Corrupt.”
Anti-Kavanaugh people are now outside of what they say is Sen. Mitch McConnell's house to protest. pic.twitter.com/zufRwhr2js
— Julio Rosas (@Julio_Rosas11) October 6, 2019
