Current Michigan Democratic Governor Gretchen Whitmer and former Michigan Republican Governor Rick Snyder are calling for unity after a large group of supporters for President Donald Trump stormed Capitol buildings on Wednesday.
The supporters stormed Capitol buildings in Washington D.C. as lawmakers were meeting to certify President-elect Joe Biden’s victory in the 2020 election.
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At about 2:15 p.m., the U.S. Capitol was placed on lockdown as groups breached the Capitol steps. At 3:40 p.m., the White House said the National Guard was ordered to the Capitol.
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Read Whitmer’s and Snyder’s statements below:
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I am appalled at the insurrection we saw in our nation’s Capitol today.
— Governor Gretchen Whitmer (@GovWhitmer) January 6, 2021
We had an election. We voted. Now, we need to work together to move forward. pic.twitter.com/TuY7w0f9DB