Former Obama Adviser Sticks Up for Families of Fallen Cops–And He’s Getting Nuked for It on Twitter

Former Obama Senior Adviser and CNN commentator David Axelrod made an observation following a stream of emotional DNC speeches that featured the moms of sons who were killed in altercations with police officers.

The Mothers of Movement speeches included several memorable moments, but Axelrod thought one thing was lacking.

Mothers of Movement were incredibly moving, but it would have been powerful to have included widows of fallen police officers. #DNCinPHL

— David Axelrod (@davidaxelrod) July 27, 2016

This… did not go over well.

@therichardkirby @davidaxelrod WHAT http://pic.twitter.com/2RLtEpw2yh

— Joaille Araujo (@jdparaujo) July 27, 2016

@davidaxelrod http://pic.twitter.com/msxVZHy0rO

— (((Rotten Randy))) (@RandyHauser) July 27, 2016

@davidaxelrod http://pic.twitter.com/JlOtWWyD9j

— Comrade Butt Sniffer (@mehsomething) July 27, 2016

@davidaxelrod http://pic.twitter.com/edhJFUZ1H2

— Ironic DNC Watcher (@WindingDot) July 27, 2016

In fact, one might say that the lifelong Democrat kicked the hornet’s nest.

@davidaxelrod are you fucking kidding me david

— Nick Taylor (@rolyatkcinmai) July 27, 2016

@davidaxelrod did you just say blue lives matter?

— Birth of a Lawyer (@BirthofaLawyer) July 27, 2016

@davidaxelrod this is completely tone deaf

— boston (@narents) July 27, 2016

@davidaxelrod Way to step on the message.

— Roxanne (@spinsterprof) July 27, 2016

The fury kept ratcheting up.

No it wouldn’t have. Especially when THEY were the reason some of those ppl are dead. Sometimes white ppl can be so blind. @davidaxelrod

— Gaultier Lover (@Goatyeah) July 27, 2016

@davidaxelrod so you could pretend like you actually care?

— rantburger (@rantburger) July 27, 2016

@davidaxelrod Normally I agree with your assessments, but this strikes me as an alternate way of saying “all lives matter.” ????

— Mekita Rivas (@MekitaRivas) July 27, 2016

Then there were calls to “shut up” and “delete your account.”

@davidaxelrod Dave, I’ve been an admirer of yours, but your tweet is stupid and offensive. Delete your account.

— x (@root_e) July 27, 2016

.@Writeonright I say this with full throated fury: SHUT THE FUCK UP ! Bigoted asshole.

— Pnthrgrlgail (@Mama4Obama1) July 27, 2016

@davidaxelrod #DNCinPHL shut up.

— Layla (@lovelyfealways) July 27, 2016

Then it got really pointed.

@Mama4Obama1 @davidaxelrod You’re off base on that Axe. Those mothers are as courageous as any fallen officer.

— Nancy Krieger (@hlthiskrieger) July 27, 2016

The DNC has taken a beating from Republicans who believe that it is siding too much with Black Lives Matter at the expense of law enforcement.

The Democratic convention tonight did include brief appearances from police officers; but David Axelrod, among others, apparently did not think it has gone far enough.

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President Obama Condemns Deadly Terrorist Attack in Nice in Almost the Strongest Possible Terms

When terrorist attacks occur, many look to the leadership of nations around the world to see how they will respond. Following the attack on Bastille Day festivities in Nice, France, President Barack Obama offered the following statement:

.@POTUS on the attack in Nice, France: http://pic.twitter.com/CrbChxZs04

— The White House (@WhiteHouse) July 14, 2016

His statement reads:

“On behalf of the American people, I condemn in the strongest terms what appears to be a horrific terrorist attack in Nice, France, which killed and wounded dozens of innocent civilians. Our thoughts and prayers are with the families and other loved ones of those killed, and we wish a full recovery for the many wounded. I have directed my team to be in touch with French officials, and we have offered any assistance that they may need to investigate this attack and bring those responsible to justice. We stand in solidarity and partnership with France, our oldest ally, as they respond to and recover from this attack.

On this Bastille Day, we are reminded of the extraordinary resilience and democratic values that have made France an inspiration to the entire world, and we know that the character of the French Republic will endure long after this devastating and tragic loss of life.”

The president stops just short of declaring the incident a “terrorist attack,” amid reports on French TV calling it terrorism. In the back of the truck the attacker was driving, firearms, grenades, and explosives were discovered, according to CNN.

Obama’s statement comes after a truck drove through a crowd of Bastille Day revelers, leaving 75 dead at most recent count. The driver was later shot by police after he stopped the truck and began firing on the crowd.

French journalist Damien Allemand (Nice Matin) said that the crowd had been gathered by the waterfront to watch a fireworks display. When it ended and everyone got up to leave, the truck came:

“A fraction of a second later, an enormous white truck came along at a crazy speed, turning the wheel to mow down the maximum number of people.

I saw bodies flying like bowling pins along its route. Heard noises, cries that I will never forget.”

President Obama’s statement comes as other political figures have responded. Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump offered prayers and condolences:

My prayers and condolences to the victims and families of the terrible tragedy in Nice, France. We are with you in every way!

— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) July 15, 2016

Paris has opened a terror investigation into one of the worst terrorist attacks in recent times.

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