Judge calls on Grassley to explain Trump's comments to Iowans
DES MOINES, Iowa - Patty Judge issued the following statement in response to Donald Trump's comments this afternoon promoting gun violence at a rally in North Carolina:
"Like most Americans, I'm horrified and appalled by Donald Trump's apparent call for Americans to resort to gun violence as a solution to disagreements. These comments are more than just reckless - they're dangerous and do not represent the values we share as Iowans. This is not a joke or matter of simple politics. As one of Donald Trump's strongest and most consistent supporters, Chuck Grassley owes Iowans an explanation of exactly what Donald Trump meant when he said 'Second Amendment people' might be able to stop Hillary Clinton's appointment of a Supreme Court justice. On a day when Chuck Grassley has once again reaffirmed his support for Donald Trump, it's the least he can do."
As Republicans continue to distance themselves from Donald Trump, including Republican Senator Susan Collins, Chuck Grassley reiterated today that he would stand firm in his support,
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