The Jefferson County, Kentucky Democratic Party headquarters was vandalized with graffiti related to Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez on Sunday.
The graffiti reads “TREASON DEM,” “WITCH HUNT” and “RACIST AOC,” on the side of the building.
“This kind of hate filled graffiti is an unfortunate symptom of today’s environment where folks won’t come together for honest debate and discourse. Free speech is about buying a billboard with your options, not vandalizing a building with graffiti,” the party said in a statement to WDRB.
#Louisville Democratic headquarters graffitied Sunday. @WDRBNews pic.twitter.com/FiEL9qaNPl
— Joel Schipper (@JSchipperWDRB) July 28, 2019
“We are not intimidated by this act and it only serves to strengthen our resolve in standing up for true democracy,” it continued.
The phrase “witch hunt” is likely a reference to the investigations into President Trump. The president has often called the special counsel’s investigation into whether or not the president or his campaign conspired with Russia to win the 2016 election a “witch hunt.”
The Republican Party issued a statement condemning the graffiti, but not the message itself.
“We condemn vandalism — it is never acceptable. While rhetoric and tensions may run high, especially in an election year, there are far more constructive ways for people to express their views,” their statement said.
