Republican legislators and officials are calling for calm and de-escalation as protesters storm the US Capitol Building in Washington DC.
Protesters opposed to the certification of the 2020 US election due to allegations of fraud stormed the Capitol Wednesday afternoon as lawmakers were in the process of certifying the election results.
Those storming the Capitol need to stop NOW.
— Ted Cruz (@tedcruz) January 6, 2021
The Constitution protects peaceful protest, but violence—from Left or Right— is ALWAYS wrong.
And those engaged in violence are hurting the cause they say they support.
I am asking for everyone at the U.S. Capitol to remain peaceful. No violence! Remember, WE are the Party of Law & Order – respect the Law and our great men and women in Blue. Thank you!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) January 6, 2021
The violence and destruction taking place at the US Capitol Must Stop and it Must Stop Now. Anyone involved must respect Law Enforcement officers and immediately leave the building.
— Mike Pence (@Mike_Pence) January 6, 2021
I support peaceful protests but not violence and destruction. People need to leave the Capitol now!
— Lindsey Graham (@LindseyGrahamSC) January 6, 2021
This is a national embarrassment.
Violence and mob rule is wrong and un-American, and it will not bring about election reform.
— Senator Rand Paul (@RandPaul) January 6, 2021
Today’s mayhem sets back any intelligent debate for a generation. Just stop it.
An embarrassment in the eyes of the world and total sadness for our country. Wake up America. https://t.co/zWviZStoes
— Nikki Haley (@NikkiHaley) January 6, 2021
This is wrong and not who we are. Be peaceful and use your 1st Amendment rights, but don’t start acting like the other side. We have a country to save and this doesn’t help anyone. https://t.co/3oUAPxuwi9
— Donald Trump Jr. (@DonaldJTrumpJr) January 6, 2021
No. Peaceful protest is patriotic. Violence is unacceptable and must be condemned in the strongest terms. https://t.co/GwngZTqzTH
— Ivanka Trump (@IvankaTrump) January 6, 2021
Remain Peaceful! https://t.co/RG4a16eP91
— Matt Gaetz (@mattgaetz) January 6, 2021
Mr. President @realDonaldTrump the men & women of law enforcement are under assault. It is crucial you help restore order by sending resources to assist the police and ask those doing this to stand down.
— Marco Rubio (@marcorubio) January 6, 2021
President Trump has deployed the National Guard into DC to restore order.
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