Michigan Lawmakers Respond To Capitol Breach

In normal years, the certification of the electoral vote in Congress is a formality, but today, pro-Trump extremists interrupted proceedings and forced an evacuation the U.S. Capitol.

This is a developing story.

A group of pro-Trump extremists stormed the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday in an attempt to thwart a peaceful transfer of power, forcing lawmakers to evacuate the building.

Michigan lawmakers have taken to Twitter to provide updates on their safety and condemn this stunning attempted insurrection.

Senator Gary Peters

Senator Debbie Stabenow

Rep. Jack Bergman (MI-01)

Rep Bill Huizenga (MI-02)

Rep. Peter Meijer (MI-03)

Rep. Dan Kildee (MI-05)

Rep. Fred Upton (MI-06)

Rep. Tim Walberg (MI-07)

Rep. Elissa Slotkin (MI-08)

Rep. Andy Levin (MI-09)

Rep. Lisa McClain (MI-10)

Rep. Haley Stevens (MI-11)

Rep. Debbie Dingell (MI-12)

Rep. Rashida Tlaib (MI-13)

Rep. Brenda Lawrence (MI-14)

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