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Kentucky’s political leaders on Wednesday afternoon condemned actions by supporters of President Trump who stormed the U.S. Capitol as the House and Senate was in the process of certifying the Electoral College vote.
Western Kentucky Congressman James Comer issued a statement just before 4 p.m. saying, “At this time, my staff and I are safe and I am in an undisclosed location after evacuating the House floor when protestors made their way inside the Capitol. The outrageous rioting and violence taking place at the Capitol Building is completely unacceptable and not who we are as a nation of law and order. Mob violence is wrong regardless of political affiliation.”
U.S. Senator Rand Paul said, “Violence and mob rule is wrong and un-American, and it will not bring about election reform. Today’s mayhem sets back any intelligent debate for a generation. Just stop it.”
Governor Andy Beshear says the actions of those he called “domestic terrorists” should be condemned by all.
The governor also postponed his Budget and State of the Commonwealth Address until Thursday night at 6 p.m.
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said the U.S. Senate will not be intimidated by “thugs, mobs or threats.” He called protesters “unhinged.”
Eastern Kentucky Congressman Hal Rogers tweeted, “Violence is never the answer. As my staff and I safely shelter in place, I am appalled to see Americans storming the Capitol in an effort to disrupt our very foundation of democracy. I believe every voice should be heard, but violent methods fall on deaf ears.”
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