Grassley renews complaints about History Channel

Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) on Saturday voiced frustration with the programming on the History Channel, renewing a long-standing feud with the network.

“Oh the joy of watching ppl rope an alligator on ‘Swamp people’ on History Channel. Grrrrrrr,” Grassley tweeted.

Oh the joy of watching ppl rope an alligator on “Swamp people” on History Channel. Grrrrrrr

— ChuckGrassley (@ChuckGrassley) April 21, 2018

{mosads}The senator, who chairs the Senate Judiciary Committee, has periodically bemoaned the lack of history-focused programming on the History Channel. In tweets dating back to at least 2012, Grassley has criticized the network for airing shows like “Swamp People,” “Pawn Stars” and “Mudcats.” 

Turned to History Channel “The Curse of Oak Island “. Again no history Change name of channel to”ETC”

— ChuckGrassley (@ChuckGrassley) December 9, 2017

Just love history. So occasionally I turn to history channel. “mud cats” when wi they put history back on the channel

— ChuckGrassley (@ChuckGrassley) February 25, 2012

Ocassionally I turn to History channel hope to c history. Whenevr will the history channel hv a real old fashion histry program

— ChuckGrassley (@ChuckGrassley) January 6, 2012

If u don’t like history now is time to go HISTORY CHANNEL and u can watch PAWN STARS

— ChuckGrassley (@ChuckGrassley) December 29, 2016