WASHINGTON, D.C. — Current and former federal lawmakers from Indiana have started to react to the breaching of the Capitol building in Washington, D.C.
Rioters in support of President Donald Trump broke into the building Wednesday afternoon, swarming the House and Senate chambers.
Republican Gov. Eric Holcomb:
“It’s both saddening and sickening to watch a mob devolve into thinking their rules would ever replace the rule of law. I unequivocally condemn the violence at the U.S. Capitol that we are now witnessing. Passion, patriotism and love for our nation should always and only be expressed in constructive ways that seek to honor the ideals on which our nation was founded. Any means of violence runs counter to who we are and is never acceptable.”
Republican Vice President Mike Pence:
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
Republican Sen. Todd Young:
In America we have a right to peacefully protest, but what has occurred today goes against everything we stand for as a nation. This is not a peaceful protest – it is violence and it is reprehensible. This must stop.
— Senator Todd Young (@SenToddYoung) January 6, 2021
Republican Sen. Mike Braun:
What we’re seeing at the Capitol is wrong, hurts the cause of election integrity, and needs to stop immediately. Rioting and violence are never acceptable.
— Senator Mike Braun (@SenatorBraun) January 6, 2021
Former Democratic Sen. Joe Donnelly:
Just pulled into parking lot to get a reaction from former Senator Joe Donnelly who says he’s heartbroken to see what’s happening in DC @WRTV pic.twitter.com/DMoesMEkVw
— Rafael Sánchez (@RafaelOnTV) January 6, 2021
Republican Rep. Larry Bucshon:
Supporters of the @realDonaldTrump please stand down and leave the Capitol. I do not condone any form of violence. A peaceful protest is your Constitutional right but what is happening now is not lawful. It is un-American.
— Larry Bucshon, MD (@RepLarryBucshon) January 6, 2021
Republican Rep. Jim Banks:
Please pray for our country 🇺🇸🙏
— Jim Banks (@RepJimBanks) January 6, 2021
Peaceful protest is healthy, but what is happening at the U.S. Capitol right now is unacceptable and un-American. Those participating in lawlessness and violence must be arrested and prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.
— Jim Banks (@RepJimBanks) January 6, 2021
Republican Rep. Jackie Walorski:
Every American has the right to exercise their First Amendment rights, but violence and destruction are never the answer.
Stop these attacks on our country now and keep the protests peaceful.
Grateful to the U.S. Capitol Police for protecting everyone in our Capitol.
— Jackie Walorski (@RepWalorski) January 6, 2021
Republican Rep. Victoria Spartz:
We are a country of laws and the lawlessness in and around the U.S. Capitol today is unacceptable. The actions of those who have stormed the #Capitol only hurt their cause. Please let the democratic process play out peacefully.
— Victoria Spartz (@Victoria_Spartz) January 6, 2021
Former Republican Rep. Susan Brooks:
Mr. President- Please tell your supporters to STAND DOWN, LEAVE the Capitol grounds and obey law enforcement who once again are risking their lives for our country! My prayers for my friends- Members and staff who are there doing their jobs! This is NOT the American way!!
— Susan W. Brooks (@SusanWBrooks) January 6, 2021
Republican Rep. Trey Hollingsworth:
My thoughts on what happened at the Capitol this afternoon: pic.twitter.com/SaV3glJxvu
— Trey Hollingsworth (@RepTrey) January 6, 2021
