Wisconsin Lawmakers Condemn Breach, Violence At U.S. Capitol

WISCONSIN—Angry supporters of President Donald Trump stormed the U.S. Capitol Wednesday, marching through the building, shouting and waving flags as proceedings were planned to certify Joe Biden's Electoral College victory.

The following lawmakers in Wisconsin tweeted or commented with the following:

Gov. Tony Evers (D) released the following statement:

“As are so many Wisconsinites and Americans, I am watching these horrifying events unfold in Washington, D.C. in disbelief. The peaceful transfer of power is at the very heart of our government and our country. This is an attack on our democracy. Period.

“There must be swift, bipartisan condemnation in no uncertain terms--by the president, by elected officials who’ve sought to sow division and distrust in our election, by elected officials who’ve failed to unequivocally denounce these efforts, all of which fed into today's events.

“We must be united in calling on these individuals to leave the U.S. Capitol and grounds immediately and peacefully. I’m praying for the safety of the elected officials, staffers, members of the press, and first responders, and for the speedy recovery of those injured.”

Rep. Mike Gallagher (R) said on a tweeted video, "The President needs to call it off. Call it off." He stated, "We are witnessing absolute banana republic crap in the United States Capitol right now."

Sen. Ron Johnson (R) tweeted, "The Capitol Police have acted with incredible professionalism. I sincerely thank them for their service and condemn all lawless activity.

In another tweet, "Please, if you are in or around the Capitol, respect law enforcement and peacefully disperse."

Rep. Mark Pocan (D) tweeted video and also stated, "The President is inciting domestic terrorism. I'm safe, but this is a sad day for America."

Sen. Tammy Baldwin (D) tweeted, "I am safe, but it's disgraceful that our country has to experience this violence because of Trump's lies, conspiracies and un-American attacks on our Democracy."

Former Gov. Scott Walker (R) tweeted for people to "Pray for America" and "All summer long, we spoke out against the riots and violence across America. It was wrong then and it is wrong today."

Sen. Duey Stroebel (R) tweeted, "A protest that turns violent is never acceptable, whether it is in Washington D.C. or Kenosha, WI. The rule of law must prevail."

Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul tweeted:

This story is developing.

Writing and reporting from the Associated Press was used in this report.