Top House Republican Kevin McCarthy's ad defending Trump on impeachment features stock footage from Russia
House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, Screengrab
November 26, 2019 | 11:48AM ETTrumpThe top Republican in the House of Representatives this week released an ad defending President Donald Trump which includes footage from Russia.
The ad itself has been widely mocked, but now that CNN’s Andrew Kaczynski has identified the stock footage is from Russia, it’s becoming all the worse for McCarthy. Several years ago McCarthy was caught saying he believes Russian President Vladimir Putin is paying Trump.
Here’s the ad from McCarthy:
What if I told you... ⇒ He won the election. ⇒ He spoke for millions who didn’t have a voice. ⇒ Despite their obstr… https://t.co/42tcKypRXq— Kevin McCarthy (@Kevin McCarthy) 1574695249
Here’s Kaczynski identifying the Russian footage:
Here are some responses mocking McCarthy’s ad:
What if I told you... -> He lost the popular vote -> He's being impeached -> A congressman named Kevin McCarthy was… https://t.co/lawjxj2V6R— Michelle Goldberg (@Michelle Goldberg) 1574739922
What if I told you... The @GOPLeader is on tape saying "[t]here’s two people I think Putin pays: Rohrabacher and T… https://t.co/NIwH8heTO7— Shannon in Ohio 4 (@Shannon in Ohio 4) 1574740836
What if I told you... ⇒ The "Americans" in your ad aren't Americans. ⇒ One's Israeli. One's Russian. ⇒ You previous… https://t.co/sSNAEQqfGm— Seth Abramson (@Seth Abramson) 1574732880
@GOPLeader What if I told you... -> He lost the popular vote -> He's being impeached -> A congressman named Kevin M… https://t.co/4o2zyqlgAh— Mattison (@Mattison) 1574768289
What if I told you... The footage you added was created by Russia. BTW... - He didn't win the election. - He spea… https://t.co/Uu69gKdeQg— Milt Shook (@Milt Shook) 1574713047
Hat tip: The Hill
