{"id":2054924,"date":"2023-10-04T08:19:01","date_gmt":"2023-10-04T12:19:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/democrat-has-three-words-after-being-carjacked-at-gunpoint\/"},"modified":"2023-10-04T08:20:36","modified_gmt":"2023-10-04T12:20:36","slug":"democrat-has-three-words-after-being-carjacked-at-gunpoint","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/democrat-has-three-words-after-being-carjacked-at-gunpoint\/","title":{"rendered":"Democrat&#8217;s Response to Gunpoint Carjacking: Three Words"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">14<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fdemocrat-has-three-words-after-being-carjacked-at-gunpoint%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2054924&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Democratic Rep. Henry Cuellar\u200c of Texas Sends\u200d a Powerful\u2062 Message After Being Carjacked\u200b at Gunpoint<\/h2>\n<p>Democratic Rep. Henry Cuellar of \u2062Texas \u200chad a terrifying encounter on \u2062Monday night when he was carjacked at gunpoint in an upscale neighborhood\u2063 near Capital \u2064Hill. In the\u2062 aftermath \u2063of \u2064the incident, Cuellar had three \u2063words of advice: Support law enforcement.<\/p>\n<p>While some may question \u200cCuellar&#8217;s stance on this issue, his actions speak louder than words. In 2021, Cuellar proudly announced \u2064his vote for the George Floyd Justice in Policing\u200d Act, a bill that aimed to bring about significant changes in the way\u200d police officers operate.\u200b However, Cuellar \u2062also made a surprising \u2063move when he voted with \u2064Republicans to override the \u200dDistrict\u200d of Columbia&#8217;s \u2064revised criminal code, which would have reduced penalties for\u200d carjackings and other violent crimes.<\/p>\n<p>Recalling the harrowing experience, Cuellar shared his story with reporters, emphasizing the need for better\u2063 support for law enforcement.\u2064 He described how three armed\u200b assailants approached him and demanded his car. Despite having a\u2064 black belt\u200c in \u2064karate, Cuellar wisely \u2062chose not to resist, realizing\u200c the danger he was facing.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Rep. Henry Cuellar\u2062 (D-TX) briefly recounted his experience \u2064being carjacked in Washington, DC\u2019s\u2063 Navy Yard neighborhood. He said there\u200b were three assailants \u200bwith guns who stole his car, and he said the incident was \u2063proof \u200cthere should \u200bbe better support for \u2064law enforcement. \u200c <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/ZXLYpyAh3Z\">pic.twitter.com\/ZXLYpyAh3Z<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 \u200bCSPAN (@cspan) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/cspan\/status\/1709220639490404642?\">October 3, 2023<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Fortunately, Cuellar&#8217;s car and belongings were recovered \u200cwith the\u2063 help of the Capitol Police and D.C.&#8217;s Metropolitan Police Department. Grateful for their assistance, Cuellar expressed \u2062his gratitude and highlighted the importance of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/school-resource-officers-make-comeback-after-defund-the-police-push-subsides\/\" title=\"School resource officers return as 'defund the police' movement fades.\">supporting \u2062law enforcement<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>When asked if he believed he was targeted because \u2063of his position as a\u2062 member of Congress, Cuellar dismissed the idea, \u2063noting that the assailants appeared\u200c to be young\u2063 individuals\u2062 who were unlikely to be politically motivated.<\/p>\n<p>This incident involving\u2064 Cuellar is \u200bnot an isolated case. Democratic Rep. Angie Craig of Minnesota\u200d also experienced an assault in her \u200capartment building. These incidents shed \u2063light on\u2063 the\u200b rising crime rates in \u200bthe District of Columbia, \u2062with violent \u2062crime increasing by 39 percent \u200band homicides reaching a record\u2064 high.<\/p>\n<p>As\u2062 the \u200cconsequences of soft-on-crime policies become more\u200d apparent, there is hope\u200b that these incidents will serve as a catalyst for change. Cuellar&#8217;s message of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/democrat-has-three-words-after-being-carjacked-at-gunpoint\/\" title=\"Democrat's Response to Gunpoint Carjacking: Three Words\">supporting law enforcement resonates strongly<\/a>,\u2062 and it\u2063 is a call to action for lawmakers to prioritize the safety \u200cand well-being of their constituents.<\/p>\n<p>Source: <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/democrat-three-words-carjacked-gunpoint\/\">The Western Journal<\/a><\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> How does Cuellar&#8217;s support\u200b for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/texas-border-democrat-has-had-enough-ditches-party-and-switches-to-gop-in-epic-move\/\" title=\"Texas Border Democrat switches to GOP in a bold move, fed up with their party.\">law enforcement align<\/a> with his affiliation with the\u2063 Democratic Party?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Nts approached\u2062 his vehicle while he was parked near \u2063his home. With guns pointed \u2064at \u200chim, they demanded\u200c his car keys and personal belongings.\u200d Cuellar cooperated, knowing that his life was at stake.<\/p>\n<p>After \u200bthe\u200c carjacking incident, Cuellar \u2062did not shy away from expressing his gratitude towards law enforcement. He commended the fast response of the police officers \u2062who swiftly arrested the suspects and recovered his stolen vehicle. \u2064He explained that without their dedication and commitment to their \u200cduty, he may not have escaped unharmed.<\/p>\n<p>Cuellar&#8217;s support for law enforcement \u2063may come as a surprise \u200dto\u2063 some, given his affiliation with the \u200cDemocratic Party. However, it is important to note\u200b that advocating for police \u200creform does not necessarily mean undermining their role in society. Cuellar&#8217;s \u200cactions demonstrate that he recognizes the significance of a strong and accountable police force.<\/p>\n<p>The \u200cGeorge Floyd\u2063 Justice in Policing Act, which Cuellar supported,\u200b aimed to address systemic issues within law enforcement and ensure accountability\u200c for police officers. \u200cIt sought to implement measures \u2063such as banning chokeholds, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/lawmakers-reintroduce-bill-to-abolish-qualified-immunity-for-police\/\" title=\"Lawmakers Reintroduce Bill to Abolish Qualified Immunity for Police\">ending qualified immunity<\/a>, and creating a national registry\u200c of police misconduct. By supporting this\u200b bill, Cuellar acknowledged the need for transformative changes that would benefit\u200c all communities \u200din the United States.<\/p>\n<p>However, Cuellar&#8217;s vote\u2062 with Republicans to override the revised criminal code in the District of Columbia raises eyebrows. The revised\u200b code would have \u200dreduced penalties for carjackings and other violent crimes. Cuellar&#8217;s decision to vote against this change\u200b demonstrates his belief in the importance of \u200bholding individuals accountable for their \u2064actions, especially when it comes to violent crimes.<\/p>\n<p>Cuellar&#8217;s harrowing \u2063experience serves as a reminder \u200bthat \u200ccrime and violence are real threats that can \u2063affect\u200c anyone,\u2062 regardless of their political affiliations. It \u2064highlights the need\u200b for comprehensive and balanced approaches to addressing issues \u200cwithin the criminal justice system.<\/p>\n<p>Supporting \u2064law\u200d enforcement does not mean \u2062turning a blind eye \u200dto instances of police misconduct or \u200dsystemic issues within the justice system. It means recognizing \u2062the\u200d valuable role\u2062 that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/john-kennedy-says-dc-resembles-scene-from-mad-max-film-without-order-there-can-be-no-justice\/\" title=\"John Kennedy: DC looks like a Mad Max scene - justice needs order.\">law enforcement plays<\/a>\u2064 in ensuring public safety and working towards necessary reforms to create \u2062a fair and just \u200bsociety.<\/p>\n<p>Cuellar&#8217;s message after being carjacked at gunpoint is clear: support law enforcement. It is a powerful reminder that even those who advocate for police reform can still appreciate the crucial\u2063 work that law enforcement officers do. By working together, we can strive for a society that upholds the principles of justice, accountability,\u2063 and safety for all.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Democratic Rep. Henry Cuellar of Texas, carjacked at gunpoint near Capital Hill, advises to support law enforcement. However, his track record on this matter is debatable. In 2021, Cuellar boasted about voting for the George Floyd Justice Act, but opinions differ on his overall stance.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":662,"featured_media":2054925,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[548],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2054924","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-conservative-news-daily"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2054924","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/662"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2054924"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2054924\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2054925"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2054924"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2054924"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2054924"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}