Elected Officials Respond via Twitter To Violence and Vandals At U.S. Capitol On The Day the Electoral College Intended To Vote, News In Progress

Let me be very clear: the scenes of chaos at the Capitol do not represent who we are. What we are seeing is a small number of extremists dedicated to lawlessness. This is not dissent, it's disorder. It borders on sedition, and it must end. Now.
— Joe Biden (@JoeBiden) January 6, 2021

The President has incited his followers. Only he can stop them. He must.

His failures of leadership are legion, but his failure to act now will be a lasting stain on our nation.
— Carly Fiorina (@CarlyFiorina) January 6, 2021

As Representatives, we swear on oath to defend the Constitution against all enemies, foreign and domestic.

Any elected official who does not denounce this full frontal assault on our democracy is assisting a coup attempt on the Capitol.
— Rep. Eric Swalwell (@RepSwalwell) January 6, 2021

I will vote to respect the American people’s decision and defend our system of government. My full remarks: pic.twitter.com/RSTjyjZmJq
— Leader McConnell (@LeaderMcConnell) January 6, 2021

.@SenSchumer and I are calling on President Trump to demand that all protestors leave the U.S. Capitol and Capitol grounds immediately. pic.twitter.com/z6D8qb6bpe
— Nancy Pelosi (@SpeakerPelosi) January 6, 2021