Politicians love a good photo opp. as they get out and meet the people. Just be sure not to touch U.S. Rep. Steve Knight (R-Palmdale) as he may have to “drop your ass”.
The incident occurred Friday outside Knight’s district office in Simi Valley. A group holding “Stop illegal immigration” signs had gathered during an open house event.
One protester, who called himself “Mike,” approached Knight, shook his hand and said, “You told me you didn’t vote amnesty and you did. I looked it up on the Internet. You lied to me.” He then lightly patted Knight on the arm.
But, as “Mike” was walking away, The Congressman grabbed him and proclaims, “If you touch me again, I’ll drop your ass.”
Knight, a former police officer, says the group mischaracterized his vote to the protesters and in the past he has opposed the president’s executive action that granted de facto legal status to millions of undocumented immigrants.
The group staging the protest, Save Our State, has staged numerous anti-immigrant rallies around the area and have been tied to white supremacists.
