Flashpoint interview: US Rep. Fred Upton talks toxic political divide, death threats

Upton receives death threats for supporting US infrastructure bill

U.S. Rep. Fred Upton joins Flashpoint host Devin Scillian to discuss what he considers the worst political climate in American history. This is segment one of the Nov. 14, 2021 episode of Flashpoint.

President Joe Biden’s infrastructure bill has finally passed through Congress, but the process it took to get here only highlights the nation’s caustic, toxic political divide.

A divide that U.S. Rep. Fred Upton says reflects what he considers the worst political climate in American history.

The lawmaker of 30 years joins host Devin Scillian on this episode of Flashpoint to share his thoughts, as well as death threats he has received for supporting this bill.

Watch the interview in segment one of the Nov. 14, 2021 episode of Flashpoint in the video player above.


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You can watch the entire episode of Flashpoint using the video player below.

This week on Flashpoint, we're discussing the nation's toxic political divide, Michigan's ominous latest COVID assessment and the 30-year-old tragic shooting at a Royal Oak Post Office. Watch the interviews with host Devin Scillian and special guests on this Nov. 14, 2021 episode of Flashpoint.

About the Author:

Devin Scillian is equally at home on your television, on your bookshelf, and on your stereo. Devin anchors the evening newscasts for Local 4. Additionally, he moderates Flashpoint, Local 4's Sunday morning news program. He is also a best-selling author of children's books, and an award-winning musician and songwriter.