Gianno Caldwell of Fox News visited Capitol Hill in an effort to get answers America’s crime crisisAs he continues to fight for justice in the wake of his Chicago teen brother’s murder, Democrats and Republicans will support him.
Caldwell joined “Fox & Friends” Thursday to discuss his trek through the Capitol and said almost all Democrats dodged answering his questions.
Caldwell said that the Democrats were unhappy. Brian Kilmeade, co-host. “They didn’t respond to the defunding of the police they had supported for years. This caused an increase in crime. We now see that police departments all across the country are unable to get police into certain areas because they have heard so many horrible things about uniformed men and women who are supposed to protect us.
He continued, “This outrageous, and it is impacting everyone.” They must be held accountable, and that is my mission when I went to Washington.
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Fox News’ GiannoCaldwell asks Rep. Jerry Nadler questions about the rise in violent crime
Caldwell’s brother, aged 18, was Shot and killedHe was in Chicago in June and has been trying to hold politicians responsible across the country since that senseless killing.
Caldwell met with Rep. Jerry Nadler, D.N.Y. outside a Capitol Hill elevator, to ask about the nationwide increase in violence. However, he had no luck.
Nadler said, “I’m in a hurry right now.”
Caldwell maintained that he was only asking him questions about Caldwell. The crime crisisNadler stated that he could not at the moment, and would be “pretty busy” moving forward. Then he got in the elevator and departed.
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Fox News’ Gianno Caldwell questions Rep. AyannaPressley about America’s criminal crisis
“Any response to the increase in violent crime across this country that is affecting students?” Caldwell questioned Rep. AyannaPressley (D-Mass.), who was a staunch advocate of the “defund law enforcement” movement.
She said, “Our work in student debt cancellation is a direct reaction to what I would consider policy violence,” at an event promoting Democrats’ efforts on student loan forgiveness.
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Fox News’ Gianno Caldwell attempted to question Rep. Ilhan Omar regarding America’s crime crisis
Caldwell attempted to contact the congresswoman following the incident but was stopped by an aide, who suggested that they meet to discuss the matter.
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D.N.Y., along with Rep. Ilhan Olmar, D.Minn., dismissed Caldwell and rushed to their cars before driving off without providing a response.
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Gianno Caldwell asked Senator Chuck Schumer to discuss America’s criminal crisis.
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Caldwell did get a response from one Democrat, Rep. Danny Davis, D.Ill. He was asked if he believes Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot does a good work. amid surging crime.
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He said, “I believe she’s doing an excellent job and I think that she’ll be elected as mayor of Chicago.”
Caldwell stated that it was “frightening” to him.