US legislators apprehensive about potential political violence after elections – Axios
Both Democrats and Republicans have allegedly cautioned about the potential for civil unrest, no matter the outcome of the presidential election. Read Full Article at RT.com.
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Both Democrats and Republicans are expressing concerns over potential civil unrest following the presidential election, regardless of the outcome, according to a report by Axios.
Lawmakers from both parties are bracing for a volatile aftermath to the November 5 election, fearing that political violence could erupt no matter who claims victory. Democrats are especially worried that former President Donald Trump may contest the results if he loses to Vice President Kamala Harris, raising alarms about a possible recurrence of the January 6 Capitol riot.
“We’re certainly in a heightened threat environment here. There’s no doubt about it... so we’re going to have to be vigilant about it and make sure we’re taking precautions,” Representative Jason Crow told the outlet.
In response, law enforcement agencies in Washington, D.C., are ramping up security measures, including erecting fencing around the Capitol ahead of the presidential certification slated for January 6, as noted by the Secret Service. Additionally, police conducted a “casualty evacuation exercise” at the East Front of the Capitol.
“If [Trump] wins, he and his violent supporters will be emboldened, and if he loses, I worry they will be worse than four years ago,” Rep. Delia Ramirez shared with Axios.
Republican representatives have voiced similar alarms, suggesting that should Trump win, protests from Democrats could escalate into violence.
Rep. Troy Nehls emphasized the need for the National Guard to be “ready to go on a moment’s notice to quell any type of civil unrest,” ensuring that “they better have [the Capitol] locked down” on Inauguration Day.
Other lawmakers expressed fears about potential rioting during Trump’s inauguration, predicting that the likelihood of unrest “is higher if Trump wins,” referencing prior protests aimed at disrupting his inauguration on January 20, 2017.
Public sentiment reflects these worries as well; a recent Scripps News/Ipsos poll revealed that 62% of Americans believe post-election chaos is ‘somewhat’ or ‘very likely.’
Alejandro Jose Martinez contributed to this report for TROIB News
Lawmakers from both parties are bracing for a volatile aftermath to the November 5 election, fearing that political violence could erupt no matter who claims victory. Democrats are especially worried that former President Donald Trump may contest the results if he loses to Vice President Kamala Harris, raising alarms about a possible recurrence of the January 6 Capitol riot.
“We’re certainly in a heightened threat environment here. There’s no doubt about it... so we’re going to have to be vigilant about it and make sure we’re taking precautions,” Representative Jason Crow told the outlet.
In response, law enforcement agencies in Washington, D.C., are ramping up security measures, including erecting fencing around the Capitol ahead of the presidential certification slated for January 6, as noted by the Secret Service. Additionally, police conducted a “casualty evacuation exercise” at the East Front of the Capitol.
“If [Trump] wins, he and his violent supporters will be emboldened, and if he loses, I worry they will be worse than four years ago,” Rep. Delia Ramirez shared with Axios.
Republican representatives have voiced similar alarms, suggesting that should Trump win, protests from Democrats could escalate into violence.
Rep. Troy Nehls emphasized the need for the National Guard to be “ready to go on a moment’s notice to quell any type of civil unrest,” ensuring that “they better have [the Capitol] locked down” on Inauguration Day.
Other lawmakers expressed fears about potential rioting during Trump’s inauguration, predicting that the likelihood of unrest “is higher if Trump wins,” referencing prior protests aimed at disrupting his inauguration on January 20, 2017.
Public sentiment reflects these worries as well; a recent Scripps News/Ipsos poll revealed that 62% of Americans believe post-election chaos is ‘somewhat’ or ‘very likely.’
Alejandro Jose Martinez contributed to this report for TROIB News
