Sleazy, corrupt politician Adam Laxalt has based his entire campaign for Senate around the Big Lie. His relentless peddling of the conspiracy theory added fuel to the deadly insurrection at the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, drawing ire and condemnation from members of law enforcement.
As Trump’s top lackey in Nevada, Adam Laxalt was called out by Nevada law enforcement leaders for fundraising off the Big Lie conspiracy that led to the insurrection and the tragic deaths of law enforcement officers. Laxalt refused to apologize or stop using the Big Lie to fundraise, and instead called the events of Jan. 6 exaggerated, and argued most insurrectionists should not be prosecuted.
Statement from Nevada Democratic Victory Spokesperson Olivia Davis:
“Adam Laxalt’s obsessive peddling of the Big Lie helped inspire the insurrection that took the lives of law enforcement officers. He is so focused on gaining power that he’s willing to break the rules and stand against our law enforcement, as long as he stays in Trump’s good graces.”
Background:
KLAS: Former head of Nevada law enforcement union slams Laxalt for fundraising off voter fraud claims
David Charns // January 21, 2022
KLAS:
January 22, 2022
KLAS: “[McCann] calls the spread of misinformation and threat to police unacceptable.”
Las Vegas Sun: Former public safety officers representative asks Laxalt to donate money raised off of Big Lie
Jessica Hill // January 23, 2022
Reno Gazette Journal: Ex-police union leader slams Adam Laxalt for ‘fundraising off the Big Lie’
Rio Lacanlale // January 27, 2022
KSNV:
February 4, 2022
Rick McCann: “You can’t, I think, reconcile those two thoughts that I’m for law enforcement, but I’m also for the reason that some of them died.”
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