Leader Schumer Statement On The Politically Motivated, Targeted, And Deadly Shootings Of Elected Officials In Minnesota

New York, N.Y. – Today, Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) released the following statement on the devastating and politically motivated attacks that occurred in Minnesota. This statement follows his comments earlier this morning on the shootings.  

I am continuing to closely monitor the devastating and developing situation in Minnesota. 

This morning, I spoke with both Senators Klobuchar and Smith. In light of this horrifying attack, I asked Capitol Police — as I did earlier this week for Senator Padilla — to immediately increase security for both senators. I thank the Sergeant at Arms and the Capitol Police for increasing security for all three. 

I have also asked the Senate Sergeant at Arms and Leader Thune to convene a full briefing immediately when we return D.C. on member security in light of  this awful incident. 

As we continue to follow this terrifying situation, I urge everyone to stay safe, stay vigilant, and reject political violence in all its forms.

But condemning violence while ignoring what fuels it is not enough. We must confront the toxic forces radicalizing individuals and we must do more to protect one another, our democracy, and the values that bind us as Americans. 

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