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A suburban Philadelphia legislator took to social media this week to challenge President Donald Trump to "destroy" his career.
State Sen. Daylin Leach, a Democrat from Montgomery County, called Trump "loofa-faced," among other things in colorful comments posted on social media Tuesday in reaction to a White House meeting between Trump and county sheriffs.
Hey @realDonaldTrump I oppose civil asset forfeiture too! Why don't you try to destroy my career you fascist, loofa-faced, shit-gibbon!
- Daylin Leach (@daylinleach) February 7, 2017Hey @realDonaldTrump I oppose civil asset forfeiture too! Why don't you try to destroy my career you fascist, loofa-faced, shit-gibbon!
The meeting touched on an issue Leach opposes — civil asset forfeiture, a controversial practice that allows law enforcement to seize assets, including cash and property, from individuals suspected of committing crimes before they are found guilty. Trump supports the practice.
A Texas sheriff complained to Trump about a Texas state senator who supported legislation that would require law enforcement to secure a conviction before seizing a person's assets.
"Who is the state senator? Do you want to give his name? We'll destroy his career," Trump said, according to Politico .
Leach, a lawyer and former stand-up comedian who's gained a reputation as an unapologetic "liberal lion" in the state Senate, took to social media, saying: "Hey! I oppose civil asset forfeiture too. Why don't you come after me you fascist, loofa-faced s***-gibbon!!"
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