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George Floyd Conspiracy Theory Is Typical of Modern GOP
Reality-denying lies are common among today’s Republicans
When Cynthia Brehm, chair of the Bexar County GOP, posted a conspiracy theory questioning if Geoge Floyd’s death had been “staged,” I wasn’t surprised. I expected it. I’ve been writing about the state of the GOP for the last few years, and I know large swaths of the party are in the reality-denying business. Brehm previously said the coronavirus pandemic was a hoax cooked up by the Democrats to bring down President Donald Trump.
The scandal has only spiraled as several other Texas Republicans have posted racist, conspiratorial messages about Floyd.
Republican leaders are scrambling to do damage control. Gov. Gregg Abbott condemned Brehm’s comments and called for her resignation. John Wittman, Abbott’s communication director, said her comments “have no place in the Republican Party.” That’s a lie. This is who they are.
