Democrat Linda Sanchez plays sexism card at congressional hearing
Former White House chief of staff Mick Mulvaney says the Democratic Party in the US is constantly 'selling' the victim card, as Democratic Congresswoman Linda Sanchez tried to play the sexism card at a congressional hearing.
'They're trying to convince you that you're a victim as well,' Mr Mulvaney told Sky News host James Morrow.
'It doesn't help the Democrats; they're floundering right now.
'They don't know what they stand for right now other than they don't like Donald Trump.'
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Cities across the US were bracing for demonstrations on Saturday, when those also opposed to a weekend military parade in Washington are expected to take to the streets. Organisers of the "No Kings" events, formed as a counter to the military parade, expect about 1800 demonstrations. "They've defied our courts, deported Americans, disappeared people off the streets, attacked our civil rights, and slashed our services," the group No Kings, which is organising the day of action, wrote on its website. US Marines deployed to Los Angeles have made their first detention of a civilian, part of a rare domestic use of its forces sent to the city after days of protests over immigration raids. The Marines joined National Guard forces already deployed to Los Angeles before nationwide demonstrations expected on Saturday in what might be the biggest backlash to President Donald Trump since he returned to power. 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The appeals court ruling does not mean it will ultimately side with Trump, as the matter is scheduled for another hearing on Tuesday. "We saved L.A. Thank you for the Decision!!!" Trump wrote on his Truth Social platform. The Trump administration "far overreached its authority", the California Attorney-General's office said. Democrats, including Newsom, have said the use of military force was unnecessary and an example of Trump's authoritarianism. Cities across the US were bracing for demonstrations on Saturday, when those also opposed to a weekend military parade in Washington are expected to take to the streets. Organisers of the "No Kings" events, formed as a counter to the military parade, expect about 1800 demonstrations. "They've defied our courts, deported Americans, disappeared people off the streets, attacked our civil rights, and slashed our services," the group No Kings, which is organising the day of action, wrote on its website.
