Mitch McConnell Was Snubbed At The Funeral Services For Elijah Cummings And Social Media Approved

Things are tense in Washington these days, as an impeachment inquiry by House Democrats against Donald Trump is one of the many things keeping attention on the nation’s capital. But that’s not all that’s going on in D.C. these days, as Friday was a time to mourn the loss of Elijah Cummings.

The Democrat was a legendary member of the House of Representatives and represented Maryland’s 7th congressional district, which Donald Trump famously mocked as “rodent infested” in a rant earlier this year. That was thought to be yet another veiled racist attack on who Trump considers his enemies, something that’s continued as pressure to impeach the president has risen in recent months.

Cummings was a figure in that impeachment inquiry, and his sudden death in mid-October surprised many on Capital Hill who didn’t realize his illness was that severe. Funeral services were held for Cummings in Washington on Friday, with his body lying in state at a funeral proceeding that was attended by many current and former lawmakers. One notable takeaway from the funeral was a speech given by former president Barack Obama, who passionately reminded Americans that kindness should not be known as weakness, a pretty clear criticism of Donald Trump.

It’s important to note that current president Trump was not in attendance on Friday. But one other notable moment came later in the the proceedings when a pallbearer appeared to snub a major supporter of his, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, who was shaking hands with people but did not get the hand of one man.

According to Newsweek, the man who appeared to snub McConnell was Bobby Rankin.

The man who did not shake McConnell’s hand is reported to be Bobby Rankin, who is listed as a pallbearer for Cummings’ funeral on Friday, October 25.

The incident occurred during the service for the late Oversight Committee chairman, who became the first black lawmaker to lie in state at the Capitol.

People really, really enjoyed seeing McConnell get disrespected, especially considering his support of a man who had been highly critical of an American politician and civil rights icon.

Some even added a soundtrack to it.

Not a great day for McConnell overall, but at least he didn’t butt-dial anyone that we know of.