@NumbersMuncher so is political violence cool again

— Razor (@hale_razor) May 29, 2017

@hale_razor It's back in style again

— Josh Jordan (@NumbersMuncher) May 29, 2017

Last week, when then-congressional candidate, Republican Greg Gianforte, allegedly physically assaulted reporter Ben Jacobs, Democrats and Republicans were outraged.

Today, a fight broke out when after Republican Texas State Rep. Matt Rinaldi called ICE on illegal immigrant protesters:

Near fistfight erupts after Irving GOP Rep. @MattRinaldiTX reportedly tells several Hispanic Ds he called ICE on #SB4 protesters. #txlege

— Bob Garrett (@RobertTGarrett) May 29, 2017

Story: Democrats say @MattRinaldiTX called ICE on #sanctuarycities protesters, sparking confrontation wDems
https://t.co/iOM8tXsfY4 #txlege

— Sean Walsh (@SeanCWalsh) May 29, 2017

You can see video of the incident here.

More from the Austin-American Statesman:

The incident occurred as protesters opposed to the new law banning so-called sanctuary cities were being ushered out of the House galleries after disrupting the proceedings on the floor by chanting, Here to stay! Rep. Ramon Romero Jr., D-Fort Worth, said Rinaldi then told several lawmakers that he had called Immigration and Customs Enforcement to report the protesters, prompting the confrontation between Rinaldi and the Democrats. …   During the heated exchange, Rinaldi said, the Democrats pushed and shoved him and threatened his life.

Democratic Rep. Philip Cortez of San Antonio, however, said he heard Rinaldi threaten to put a bullet in the head of another Democrat, Rep. Poncho Nevarez of Eagle Pass.

According to Rinaldi, the worst threats and actions targeted him and they came from Democrats:

A statement regarding today. pic.twitter.com/M0BcBXa43P

— Matt Rinaldi (@MattRinaldiTX) May 29, 2017

So, if Rinaldi was indeed threatened and assaulted by Democratic colleagues, shouldn’t the media be all over this?

Democrat State Representative threatens Republican. MSM: zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz https://t.co/agpPhb6RyZ

— Nathan Wurtzel (@NathanWurtzel) May 29, 2017

Well, not quite “zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz”:

Texas Republican called ICE on immigration protesters and threatened to put a bullet in colleague on House floor https://t.co/hGr9n9etLw

— Bradd Jaffy (@BraddJaffy) May 29, 2017

Leaving a few things out, maybe?

You left out half the story. And then you wonder why voters don't care about the media or what they say anymore. https://t.co/N8y0PZ4FiR

— Meech (@michi83) May 29, 2017

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