Yesterday’s violence in the U.S. Capitol building was an attack on our democracy, but the violence and hate of white supremacists does not come as any surprise. For months, the sitting president of the United States has refused to concede the free and fair election he lost, while encouraging his supporters to somehow overturn the election. Other cities have also seen similar demonstrations and destruction of government property in the name of Trump and the lies he spews about our election. 

The League condemns the attack for what it was: domestic terrorism.

There’s no doubt about it: our democracy was shaken yesterday. But the terrorists did not win. Congress resumed their constitutional duty and ascertained Joe Biden and Kamala Harris as the winners of the 2020 election and the next president and vice president of the United States. 

We know there is fear and anger across this country today, but our job remains the same as it has for 100 years: empowering voters and defending democracy. We stand together today against the violent tyranny of this president and those who promote and carry out violence in his name.

In solidarity,

 Virginia Kase,   Chief Executive Officer, LWVUS