Rep. Maxine Waters faced a few speaking challenges at the California Democratic Party convention, sparking outrage when her microphone was inexplicably cut off.
African American Caucus leaders demanded an explanation into why the California Democrat was interrupted and had the sound cut off during her address to the group on Saturday, according to the Los Angeles Times.
Audience members were outraged that a convention staff employee attempted to cut US Rep. @MaxineWaters‘ speech short. #cadem17 pic.twitter.com/IeQy0H2JHd
— Jazmine Ulloa (@jazmineulloa) May 21, 2017
“This is a very unusual situation, and we are collectively trying to figure out a path forward to address what happened and make sure these things do not happen in the future,” Caucus Chairman Darren Parker said.
With her vocal and abrasive attacks against President Trump, Waters has become the new darling of the Democratic Party. She was in the middle of a scathing speech against Trump on Saturday when a man believed to work for the convention center approached her.
“Hey, leave her alone,” members of the audience shouted.
Parker stepped in to push the man away as he attempted to speak to the congresswoman privately.
“That’s all right, that’s OK — they try to shut me up all the time,” Waters said, as the audience stood and cheered.
But a short time later, the sound to her microphone was shut off prompting Waters to step down from the podium and continue her speech.
US Rep. @MaxineWaters continues speaking after convention staff cut off the sound at the African American Caucus meeting. #cadem17 pic.twitter.com/N7C90iJq65
— Jazmine Ulloa (@jazmineulloa) May 21, 2017
The crowd of about 300 people, according to the LA Times, cheered as Parker condemned the actions, shouting that it would not be tolerated while pounding his fist on the table.
Sound back on after abrupt Caucus adjournment, confusion and anger. Chair Darren Parker assures it will be dealt with tomorrow. #cadem17 pic.twitter.com/VgwZdpt84b
— Jazmine Ulloa (@jazmineulloa) May 21, 2017
Apparently those who pulled the plug on the sound were not employed by the facility, a manager for the Sacramento Convention Center told The Times on Monday.
Caucus leaders discovered that the audio was provided by an outside firm hired by the state Democratic Party, and not a convention staff or city employee, as Parker initially thought. He called the incident unusual and disrespectful, noting that previous events that have run late ended up being billed to the caucus for the extra expense.
“We are working directly with statewide officers to make sure that these outside contractors are properly instructed on how to act and how to treat our guests,” Parker said.
Twitter users weighed in on the incident and the fact that, at least for Republicans, Waters is “the gift that keeps on giving.”
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@jazmineulloa @MaxineWaters What’s outraging is that her moronic constituents keep voting her into office knowing she is “one of the most corrupt members of Congress”.
— Thomas (@patriotism1951) May 21, 2017
@jazmineulloa @MaxineWaters So ..use taxpayers dollars for these conventions & just discuss hate & gossip? What about what these leaders are doing for your districts? ?
— UE Parati ?? (@UEParati) May 21, 2017
@jazmineulloa @MaxineWaters As a Republican I say let her speak. She is one of the most damaging voices to your party that continues to push moderates away. Train wreck pic.twitter.com/dPKSLuBVfR
— Brandon K. (@Brandontheblade) May 22, 2017
@jazmineulloa @MaxineWaters While the majority of the country laughs at the narcissistic buffoon. Lives in a mansion, not in her appalingly struggling district.
— VERITAS432 (@Veritas432) May 21, 2017
@bill_frawley @dabg3241 @jazmineulloa @MaxineWaters The only thing the Democrats have to offer is anti-Trump sentiment, no goals, no jobs, no lower taxes, no security, just anti-Trump…
— USALiberty (@americawins49) May 22, 2017
@Serafinos @jazmineulloa you have to admit that @MaxineWaters is the gift that keeps on giving seats to Republicans
— Edwin Clark (@GunnyClark) May 22, 2017
@jazmineulloa @MaxineWaters The staffer was trying to stop the dumb broad from destroying whats left of the Democratic Party
— RealityIsDirty (@SSeneca) May 23, 2017
@jazmineulloa I’m sure it was racism..yes let’s go with that.
— DougBingaman (@dbingama67) May 21, 2017
@jazmineulloa @MaxineWaters Who really cares as serving her 14TH term and she has done nothing for the people in her district I’m glad somebody shut her up ha ha #MAGA
— Silent Majority (@ElectTrumpUSA) May 23, 2017
@jazmineulloa @MaxineWaters Keep it up Maxine. You’re one of the biggest reasons Trump won
??— Serafinos??? (@Serafinos) May 22, 2017
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