Virginia’s governor has declared a state of emergency because of the riot in Washington. And he’s ordered a curfew in Alexandria and Arlington in Northern Virginia.
Virginia National Guard soldiers and state police are being sent to assist Washington D. C. police.
Governor Ralph Northam said they’re being sent after a request for help from the mayor of Washington.
My team and I are working closely with @MayorBowser, @SpeakerPelosi, and @SenSchumer to respond to the situation in Washington, D.C.
— Governor Ralph Northam (@GovernorVA) January 6, 2021
Per the Mayor's request, I am sending members of the Virginia National Guard along with 200 Virginia State Troopers.
Meanwhile, Virginia’s members of Congress have been witness to today’s mob at the U. S. Capitol.
Representative Donald McEachin tweeted that he is safe. He then added “Evil always raises hell before it is cast out. We will pass this test. Democracy will prevail.”
I'm safe. Evil always raises hell before it is cast out. We will pass this test. Democracy will prevail.
— Rep. Donald McEachin (@RepMcEachin) January 6, 2021
There have also been messages from Virginia Republican Congressmen, all of whom said they planned to support the objections to the certification. Morgan Griffith tweeted the capitol “should not be subject to break-ins and violence. Its occupiers must leave and face justice, and the business of the people must continue.”
The Capitol is the place where Americans debate issues peacefully and according to our rules and Constitution. It should not be subject to break-ins and violence. Its occupiers must leave and face justice, and the business of the people must continue.
— Morgan Griffith (@RepMGriffith) January 6, 2021
