Governors respond to violence at Capitol

Governors from both parties spoke out against Wednesday’s riot that unfolded on Capitol Hill as lawmakers met in a joint session of Congress to certify the electoral votes from November’s presidential election.

Pro-Trump demonstrators breached security and raided the Capitol, forcing lawmakers to evacuate the building under police protection. One person died from a gunshot wound.

The violent protests were condemned by state officials across the country and political spectrum.

“I never thought I’d see a day like this in America,” said Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan (R), who sent 200 state troopers and mobilized 500 National Guard troops to “help restore law and order” in neighboring D.C.

“This is a heinous and violent assault on the heart of our democracy,” Hogan said in a video message posted to Twitter. “They’re threatening the lives of Congress and the Vice President for upholding the Constitution and affirming the voters’ choice of Joe Biden as our next President.”

https://thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/533012-governors-respond-to-violence-at-us-capitol