The public supported the actions of HUAC and McCarthy because they feared the spread of Communism. They believed the HUAC would keep communism out of Hollywood. They also believed all of McCarthy's lies. He told them he knew of 200 people in the State Department who were Communists. After hearing this, the people believed he could possibly stop the spread of Communism since he knew who the supporters were. McCarthy's accusations was originally targeted at Democrats …showed first 75 words of 267 total…

…showed last 75 words of 267 total…The army proved that McCarthy just wanted to be in the lime light getting attention he didn't deserve. <Tab/>Instead of seeing a leader, when they looked at McCarthy, the people now saw a bully. This televised trial began his downfall. The Republicans turned away taking the rest of the public with them. Soon after, the Senate condemned McCarthy. All of his lies had finally caught up with him. C.S.