Sen. Rand Paul: 'Thanksgiving only happened when the pilgrims rejected socialism'

Brittney Jackson | Courier Journal

It's Thanksgiving and social media is abuzz with people posting what they're thankful for, what they're eating, cooking or who they're spending time with. But Sen. Rand Paul chose to take aim at socialism

Linked to an article on fee.org, the Kentucky senator tweeted "Take this day to be thankful for friends and family and don’t forget the first Thanksgiving only happened when the pilgrims rejected socialism."

Happy Thanksgiving! Take this day to be thankful for friends and family and don’t forget the first Thanksgiving only happened when the pilgrims rejected socialism.



Why the Pilgrims Abandoned Common Ownership for Private Property https://t.co/93bFlH5Y5B — Senator Rand Paul (@RandPaul) November 28, 2019

Gov. Matt Bevin tweeted a photo with his family wishing Kentuckians a happy Thanksgiving while Gov.-elect Andy Beshear tweeted about his road ahead as governor.

So much to be thankful for...



Happy Thanksgiving, Kentucky. #WeAreKY pic.twitter.com/uAwi8OkB58 — Governor Matt Bevin (@GovMattBevin) November 28, 2019

I’m thankful for my family—Britainy, Will & Lila—for our health and for the opportunities that have been afforded us. I’m excited about the road ahead and look forward to working, as governor, to improving the health and opportunities of all Kentucky families. Happy Thanksgiving! pic.twitter.com/nkslqV9dEu — Andy Beshear (@AndyBeshearKY) November 28, 2019

Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer tweeted about the city's resilience and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell shared a video featuring several other senators thanking veterans for their service and sacrifice.

I continue to be amazed by the compassion and resilience of our city. I am thankful for the many residents who have joined us in the work to make Louisville a city where everyone can reach their full human potential! pic.twitter.com/2ZOWXIHemF — Mayor Greg Fischer (@louisvillemayor) November 28, 2019

I want to wish my fellow Kentuckians and all Americans a very Happy Thanksgiving. pic.twitter.com/HilAJqVux7 — Leader McConnell (@senatemajldr) November 28, 2019

President Donald Trump kept it simple with a "HAPPY THANKSGIVING" tweet in all caps.