Rep. Robert Garcia: Political Violence Against Lawmakers is a Threat to Democracy

Condemnation of Political Violence

• 💔 The speaker expresses deep sorrow and offers condolences to the families impacted by the tragic events in Minnesota.
• 🎯 The resolution addresses the assassination attempt on Minnesota State House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband, and the critical injury of State Senator John Hoffman and his wife.
• 🇺🇸 Political violence against any individual is unequivocally condemned as an attack on democracy itself.

Threats Against Public Servants

• terrorize and intimidate public servants, aiming to spread hate and violence.
• 🎯 Documents found on the shooter revealed a list of dozens of additional lawmakers targeted for assassination or violence, including Congressman Krishna Morphy.
• ⚠️ Members of Congress are increasingly facing threats, highlighting a growing concern for the safety of elected officials.

Bipartisan Call to Action

• 🤝 It is crucial to push back against hate, fear, division, and misinformation in a bipartisan manner.
• 📣 Every elected official, regardless of level, must loudly call out and denounce these attacks.
• ✅ The Congress will unite to condemn these heinous attacks and reject political violence.