“You're lying!” Byron Donalds is insulted by a Democratic strategist on CNN

A CNN panel quickly descended into uproar on Monday after a Democratic strategist Keith Boykin Defendant Rep. Byron Donalds (R-FL) for lying about crime increases under the Biden administration.

After playing a clip of the former president Donald Trump Saying “a hard hour” would be enough to put an end to the problem of shoplifting, the CNN anchor said Abby Phillip asked, “Does it mean that police officers can do whatever they want for a day and the problem will actually be solved?”

“No, he’s not,” Donalds replied. “Even the clip you just played was five seconds away from an hour-long speech for Donald Trump. I think people often say, “Well, that's what he said.” For five seconds? Yes, he says things that aren't in the script. He goes off the cuff. He’s not serious, there’s no politics behind it.”

Donalds insisted: “Donald Trump said a comment for five seconds. This is not a policy determination, this reveals the fear of the American people.”

Boykin contradicted the congressman, responding, “Donald Trump has a history of saying inflammatory things. It’s not just these five seconds, Congressman, and you know it.”

He continued:

Even when I worked here at CNN, he told people that CNN was the enemy of the people. You know what? A guy named Cesar Sayoc sent pipe bombs at this building or at the other building that used to house CNN, trying to kill people. Donald Trump says things that could hurt people. What happened when he talked about liberating Michigan? They tried to kidnap Gretchen Whitmer, the governor of Michigan. There was a plan to kidnap her. Every time he says something, it's only five seconds, such inflammatory statements. What happened when it was January 6th? That's because Donald Trump keeps his mouth shut and won't shut up, and I wish, Congressman, that at some point you would at least have the courage to stand up to your dear leader and tell him when he's doing something wrong.

Donalds shot back: “Are we going to talk about the rhetoric directed against Donald Trump?” Because we know there have been two attempts to kill him now,” the two then shouted to each other.

After Donalds claimed, “The reality in America is that crime is on the rise,” Boykin shouted, “Crime has not increased on a massive scale!” That's a lie! You lie! You lie!”

As Phillip tried to stop the ensuing shouting, Boykin snapped, “Abby, why are you letting this man lie like that on national television?” That is not right. You’re a liar, Congressman.”

Phillip then turned to Boykin and replied, “If you'll just let me talk, I'll tell you exactly what you want me to say.”

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