Republican faces backlash for mocking LA district attorney’s Memorial Day tweet

Political rivals apparently don't take holidays off.

A Republican congressman from California was apparently offended Saturday by the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Memorial Day greeting.

The DA, George Gascon, is a progressive Democrat who has faced criticism for trying to find a way to eliminate the cash bail system for defendants who have not yet gone to trial. He has also been outspoken about rooting out corruption and racism within the police departments operating within his system.


Mr Gascon is not well liked by his Republican colleagues.

Congressman Mike Garcia, for example, took an opportunity Saturday to suggest the DA couldn't tell the difference between a pair of military-centric bank holidays.