Scott Golden, chairman of the Tennessee Republican Party, condemned the violence in Washington, D.C., and said the GOP is the party of law and order, a sentiment expressed by several state leaders.
Golden made the statement Wednesday in an email as well as on Facebook, which is available here.
It’s an extremely emotional day for all of us that poured our heart into President Trump’s campaign.We have the right to be heard, but not to the point of violence and destruction.The Republican Party is the party that supports law enforcement, rights, and the rule of law, and not defunding the police. Today’s perpetrators will be brought to justice and the truth will come to light. For now, let’s act responsibly, pray for our country and our leaders, and get ready to Make America Great Again.
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Golden’s statement was similar to one that President Donald Trump made on Twitter, saying, “I am asking for everyone at the U.S. Capitol to remain peaceful. No violence! Remember, WE are the Party of Law & Order – respect the Law and our great men and women in Blue. Thank you!”
I am asking for everyone at the U.S. Capitol to remain peaceful. No violence! Remember, WE are the Party of Law & Order – respect the Law and our great men and women in Blue. Thank you!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) January 6, 2021
Other Tennessee Republicans spoke against the violence.
Governor Bill Lee tweeted, “The violence happening in our nation’s capitol is inexcusable and an affront to our founding principles and freedoms. I stand with our Tennessee delegation that order must be restored immediately and thank law enforcement for their professionalism.”
The violence happening in our nation’s capitol is inexcusable and an affront to our founding principles and freedoms. I stand with our Tennessee delegation that order must be restored immediately and thank law enforcement for their professionalism.
— Gov. Bill Lee (@GovBillLee) January 6, 2021
Lt. Governor Randy McNally (R-Oak Ridge) tweeted, “Today is the day we traditionally certify the election of the new president. It is a sacred process central to our republic. The orderly and peaceful transfer of power is a hallmark of our nation’s democracy. Any attempt to stop or subvert that process by force is unacceptable.”
Today is the day we traditionally certify the election of the new president. It is a sacred process central to our republic. The orderly and peaceful transfer of power is a hallmark of our nation’s democracy. Any attempt to stop or subvert that process by force is unacceptable.
— Randy McNally (@ltgovmcnally) January 6, 2021
Tennessee House Speaker Cameron Sexton (R-Crossville) tweeted, “Peaceful assembly is a founding principle of our republic. Just like the events in Nashville last May, what is happening in Washington right now is chaos, it is violence, and it must stop. Those who are defying our laws must be held accountable for their despicable actions.”
Peaceful assembly is a founding principle of our republic. Just like the events in Nashville last May, what is happening in Washington right now is chaos, it is violence, and it must stop. Those who are defying our laws must be held accountable for their despicable actions.
— Speaker Cameron Sexton (@CSexton25) January 6, 2021
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Jason M. Reynolds has more than 20 years’ experience as a journalist at outlets of all sizes.
Photo “Capitol Protest” by Elijah Schaffer.
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