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Protestors and supporters of President Trump breached the U.S. Capitol building Wednesday, as Congress debated the certification of the electoral votes. Wisconsin congressional members posted comments on social media.
Update: 4:25 p.m.
As are so many Wisconsinites and Americans, I am watching these horrifying events unfold in Washington, D.C. in disbelief. The peaceful transfer of power is at the very heart of our government and our country. This is an attack on our democracy. Period.
— Governor Tony Evers (@GovEvers) January 6, 2021
We must be united in calling on these individuals to leave the U.S. Capitol and grounds immediately and peacefully. I’m praying for the safety of the elected officials, staffers, members of the press, and first responders, and for the speedy recovery of those injured.
— Governor Tony Evers (@GovEvers) January 6, 2021
— Attorney General Josh Kaul (@WisDOJ) January 6, 2021
Update: 2:10 p.m.
“This is Banana Republic crap. It needs to stop immediately,” Cong. Mike Gallagher (R) told Wis. Afternoon News. “The president is the only who can stop it.”
We are witnessing absolute banana republic crap in the United States Capitol right now. @realdonaldtrump, you need to call this off. pic.twitter.com/0QGx2PlXFY
— Rep. Mike Gallagher (@RepGallagher) January 6, 2021
“It’s a sad day for America,” said Democratic Congress Mark Pocan in a video posted on Twitter.
The President is inciting domestic terrorism.
— Rep. Mark Pocan (@repmarkpocan) January 6, 2021
I’m safe, but this is a sad day for America. pic.twitter.com/68hIKSrCiU
An update from inside the Capitol.
— Rep. Mark Pocan (@repmarkpocan) January 6, 2021
Still safe and we won’t let an attempted coup stop us from certifying this election. pic.twitter.com/wNepSDLIMk
I am safe and sheltered but this is an incredibly disturbing and shameful moment for our country that was encouraged by the POTUS.
— Rep. Gwen Moore (@RepGwenMoore) January 6, 2021
Update: 2 p.m.
Peaceful protest is a constitutionally guaranteed right and that right must be protected for all Americans.
— Rep. Tom Tiffany (@RepTiffany) January 6, 2021
Violence is unacceptable. https://t.co/VSMDk87ivM
The Capitol Police have acted with incredible professionalism. I sincerely thank them for their service and condemn all lawless activity.
— Senator Ron Johnson (@SenRonJohnson) January 6, 2021
Please, if you are in or around the Capitol, respect law enforcement and peacefully disperse.
— Senator Ron Johnson (@SenRonJohnson) January 6, 2021