Ignorant A**hole: GOP Rep. Doug Collins Slammed For Saying Democrats Love Terrorists

Rep. Doug Collins (R-Ga.) is under fire after claiming that Democrats “are in love with terrorists” for failing to support President Donald Trump ’s military escalation with Iran . 

Speaking to Fox Business host Lou Dobbs on Wednesday night, Collins also said Democrats were mourning for Iranian Gen. Qassem Soleimani , who was assassinated last week in a U.S. drone strike, more than they mourn for Gold Star families. Those are the families of U.S. service members killed in the line of duty.

Collins is a staunch supporter of Trump, who has attacked Gold Star families  and slammed decorated American veterans . Trump has also said he “fell in love ” with brutal North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un . 

The lawmaker’s comments were posted online by Media Matters: 

Critics blasted Collins for the ugly accusation and offered up reminders of Trump’s own history on the issues: