This is a challenging time. Many in our state are expressing heartfelt outrage at the very real racial injustices in our society. We have work to do now and in the future to both advance equity and protect the gains we’ve made.
I spoke with @MayorJenny and her team about the situation on Capitol Hill. Although unpermitted, and we should remember we are still in a pandemic, the area is largely peaceful. Peaceful protests are fundamentally American, and I am hopeful there will be a peaceful resolution.
What we will not allow are threats of military violence against Washingtonians coming from the White House.
The U.S. military serves to protect Americans, not the fragility of an insecure president.
The U.S. military serves to protect Americans, not the fragility of an insecure president.
The Trump administration knows what Washington needs right now - the resources to fight the COVID-19 pandemic.
If the president wants to show leadership, and that he cares about the people in this state, he should send us the PPE we’ve needed for months.
If the president wants to show leadership, and that he cares about the people in this state, he should send us the PPE we’ve needed for months.
