The explosion of threats against lawmakers has gotten so extreme that some are reaching into their own wallets to ensure their safety, according to the Washington Post.
Some Democrats have reportedly said they are paying out of pocket to beef up security at their district offices and homes. The Post reports that the lawmakers have had private discussions with leadership on their safety concerns.
Two weeks ago, the U.S. Capitol Police reported that there was a staggering 107% hike in threats against congressional lawmakers this year from 2020 — and that the agency expects it to only get worse.
“Provided the unique threat environment we currently live in, the Department is confident the number of cases will continue to increase,” the Capitol police said in a statement at the time.
The threats come as legislators continue to grapple with the failure of federal agencies and law enforcement to fend off the mob of Trump supporters who breached the Capitol on Jan. 6 out of fury toward Congress for certifying the 2020 election results.
Take it out of all the Blue State revenue feeding Red States.
But it’s too early for a slanted 1/6 Commission which was negotiated by a Republican at the direction of Republican leaders that meets all their initially requested conditions (except a foregone conclusion and the refusal to examine, you know, evidence) and which absolutely must complete its work and issue its findings within 7 months exonerating the former reality TV show host and all Republicans and establishing that the whole riot and insurrection thing was a mirage and is the fault of antifa and Democrats, proving that Democrats are just over-reacting and are at no risk at all and that masks were never necessary.
These expenses should be paid by the Guardians Of Predators National Committee.
As the party of Personal Responsibility™ I’m sure they’d gladly step up.
["Two weeks ago, the U.S. Capitol Police reported that there was a staggering 107% hike in threats against congressional lawmakers this year from 2020 — and that the agency expects it to only get worse.
“Provided the unique threat environment we currently live in, the Department is confident the number of cases will continue to increase,” the Capitol police said in a statement at the time.
The threats come as legislators continue to grapple with the failure of federal agencies and law enforcement to fend off the mob of Trump supporters who breached the Capitol on Jan. 6 out of fury toward Congress for certifying the 2020 election results."]
The above is a disgraceful state of affairs and is at least as dangerous as the Cold War crises of yesteryear.
The fact that it is not described as such is equally dangerous.
Just l like the AZ Republican Party should have to pay for new voting machines for Maricopa County (and no they shouldn’t be allowed to get anywhere near the selection process), then the GOP should pony up for security expenses.
Qevin can’t control his idiots, and I don’t think Mitch wants to help out with that.