(NBC News) — Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, and his wife were chased out of a Washington, D.C., restaurant Monday night by anti-Brett Kavanaugh protesters chanting, “We believe survivors.”
Videos of the incident was posted to Twitter by a group called “Smash Racism DC.”
The videos show a group of protesters heckling Cruz and his wife, Heidi, over President Donald Trump’s Supreme Court nominee as the pair attempt to work their way through the crowd toward the exit.
BREAKING. Activists just chased @TedCruz out of a fancy Washington DC restaurant, chanting “We Believe Survivors!”
Cruz has been friends with creep Kavanaugh for 20 years. Now Cruz is on judiciary committee hearing his testimony.
Fascists not welcome! #CancelKavanugh pic.twitter.com/7mx6Tc32za
— Smash Racism DC (@SmashRacismDC) September 25, 2018
Sexual assault survivor questioned Cruz during disruption at fancy Washington DC restaurant. Cruz ignores her. #CancelKavanaugh pic.twitter.com/bbtQ8TqE4H
— Smash Racism DC (@SmashRacismDC) September 25, 2018
One protester yells, “Are you going to confirm your best friend Brett Kavanaugh?” Another demonstrator shouts, “Vote no on Kavanaugh.” A third protester raises her middle finger at Cruz.
An employee of the restaurant is seen helping the Cruzes leave, and after they do, the protesters are asked to leave, too.
The Daily Beast identified the restaurant as Fiola, an upscale Italian eatery near the Smithsonian Institution.
