‘You should be ashamed’: Nunes ripped for attacking impeachment witnesses in ‘lie-filled opening statement’

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November 13, 2019VideoRep. Devin Nunes (R-CA) gave an “angry and conspiratorial” opening statement as the lead Republican defending President Donald Trump in the first televised impeachment hearing.
Nunes, the top Republican on the House Intelligence Committee, talked about conspiracy theories and “nude pictures of Trump” during his opening statement.
The Fresno Republican’s opening statement was roundly mocked online. Here’s some of what people were saying:
Attacks on the state Department witnesses are stupid. Nunes and his talk of Ukrainian sequels belongs on Hannity.… https://t.co/rGwHs0I6Uj— Nicolle Wallace (@Nicolle Wallace) 1573659547
Man if Devin Nunes is your lead guy in the defense of your ethics you are so fucked— john r stanton (@john r stanton) 1573658650
In his opening statement, Rep. Devin Nunes mentions "Steele dossier," "nude pictures" and "Alexandra Chalupa." "An… https://t.co/NxpZQRLGdz— Toluse Olorunnipa (@Toluse Olorunnipa) 1573658796
Devin Nunes accusing someone else of engaging in "cult like" behavior takes some real self-delusion.— Matthew Miller (@Matthew Miller) 1573658662
There were many many words from Devin Nunes but not one of them was a defense of President Trump's "perfect" phone call.— Susan Glasser (@Susan Glasser) 1573659263
Schiff’s statement was understandable to everyone. Nunes’s statement was understandable to everyone who watches Hannity 23 hours a day.— Adam Parkhomenko (@Adam Parkhomenko) 1573659149
Difference between Schiff and Nunes opening statements: Schiff is trying to speak to the entire country. Nunes is… https://t.co/rSGNvn7P1G— Brian Stelter (@Brian Stelter) 1573658543
US congressman Devin Nunes said to be fierce cross examiner, due to litigation experience against cows and similar barnyard defendants.— DPRK News Service (@DPRK News Service) 1573659229
Not sure I'd have staked out that "no collusion with Wikileaks" position, but hey, these aren't very bright guys https://t.co/kv5hWbWmKO— Tom Nichols (@Tom Nichols) 1573658729
Is it just me, or is @DevinNunes particularly insufferable today?— Ana Navarro-Cárdenas (@Ana Navarro-Cárdenas) 1573658792
As Rep. Nunes denounces the investigation, Republican Rep. Randy Weber says from the audience: "Amen."— Patricia Zengerle 🍁 (@Patricia Zengerle 🍁) 1573658765
Nunes did a little spew of tonight's evening Fox news performance. LOL.— Rick Wilson (@Rick Wilson) 1573659052
Nunes open reminds me of something @ProfMMurray said on the show a few days ago: Trump's behavior and the defenses… https://t.co/ktHOZMVtmh— Chris Hayes (@Chris Hayes) 1573659381
So, as expected, @DevinNunes didn’t defend a shred of the substance of Trump’s extortion scheme. Pure deflection. #Moo #ImpeachmentHearings— Rachel Murphy Azzara - Mastadon @rmazzara@mas.to (@Rachel Murphy Azzara - Mastadon @rmazzara@mas.to) 1573659223
A reminder for Nunes, the Mueller probe was launched by Trump's DoJ, not the Democrats.— David Jolly (@David Jolly) 1573658486
Nunes basically did a tuck-and-roll out of a moving Uber one night to run to the White House and cover for Trump so… https://t.co/yVDcPJkamd— shauna (@shauna) 1573659256
Nunes now insulting Taylor and Kent, spinning the “deep state” yarn. Very disappointing.— Michael McFaul (@Michael McFaul) 1573658884
Nunes telling a Bronze star Vietnam vet who also served in Iraq and Afghanistan that he’s a chump who was conned by… https://t.co/TctPAsKY2c— Virginia Heffernan (@Virginia Heffernan) 1573659122
Whenever Devin Nunes is speaking, the chyron MUST read "Is suing fake cow on Twitter." #ImpeachmentHearings— Rex Huppke (@Rex Huppke) 1573658932
The opening statement of Devin Nunes is full of attacks on the character of Democrats and complaints about the proc… https://t.co/lZPOedwCyw— Renato Mariotti (@Renato Mariotti) 1573658837
Dear Californians of Devin Nunes' 22nd district, You should be ashamed. Signed, All Americans 🇺🇸 #ImpeachmentHearings— Jack 🇺🇸😷 (@Jack 🇺🇸😷) 1573658960
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