Chris Cuomo Claims He Was Borrowing A John Lewis Quote When He Said Protests Need Not Be ‘Peaceful’

Last month, CNN anchor Chris Cuomo raised more than a few eyebrows when he argued on his show that protests do not have to be “peaceful,” despite the U.S. Constitution specifying that citizens have the right to “peaceably” assemble.

“Now, too many see the protests as the problem,” he said “No, the problem is what forced your fellow citizens to take to the streets – persistent and poisonous inequities and injustice. And please, show me where it says that protests are supposed to be polite and peaceful. Because I can show you that outraged citizens are the ones who have made America what she is and led to any major milestones.”