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Rep. Krishnamoorthi introduces resolution condemning political violence
Since 2016, threats against election officials, lawmakers, and judges have surged by approximately tenfold.
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Raja Krishnamoorthi. / Raja Krishnamoorthi website
Congressmen Raja Krishnamoorthi, a Democrat representing Illinois’ 8th District, and Brad Wenstrup, a Republican representing the 2nd District of Ohio, have introduced a resolution condemning all forms of political violence. This comes after the recent failed assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump during a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania.
The resolution, Res. 1382, emphasizes the need for Americans to resolve political disagreements peacefully, without resorting to threats or violence, regardless of how strongly they feel about an issue or opinion.
Political violence has no place in America, and both parties need to stand together, united to disavow it in all its forms. I am partnering with @RepBradWenstrup on our resolution condemning all violence. pic.twitter.com/TcQq6hGWlm
— Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (@CongressmanRaja) July 29, 2024
Since 2016, threats against election officials, lawmakers, and judges have surged tenfold approximately. Despite this alarming increase, the Chicago Project on Security and Threats has found that 75 percent of Americans support a joint statement from Republicans and Democrats in Congress condemning political violence in the United States.
The resolution states that political violence represents a fundamental threat to democracy and American values. It emphasizes that the assassination attempt on Trump must be unequivocally denounced by all who uphold democratic principles.
President Joe Biden in a statement after the Pennsylvania incident, said, "There is no place in America for this kind of violence. We must come together as a nation to condemn it."
Trump said, ‘‘In this moment, it is more important than ever that we stand united, and show our true character as Americans, remaining strong and determined, and not allowing evil to win.”
The resolution underscores that the threat of escalating violence following the assassination attempt on former President Trump poses a risk to American ideals. It states: "Therefore, be it resolved that the House of Representatives acknowledges the urgent need for political leaders from both parties and all levels of government to consistently and frequently condemn political violence."
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