Malinowski, Other Millburn-Area Officials Condemn DC Violence – Millburn, NJ Patch

MILLBURN, NJ — After a group of protestors invaded the U.S. Capitol building on Wednesday afternoon, hoping to stop the Senate’s confirming of the electoral vote count for the presidential election, both Democrats and Republicans across New Jersey reacted with criticism.

Rep. Tom Malinowski, who represents Millburn and portions of five North Jersey counties, said he and his staff in Washington, D.C. were safe, and added, “The President of the United States encouraged a violent attack on the United States Capitol.” Read more: Malinowski Safe, Locked Down

State Senate Republican Leader Tom Kean and Senate Majority Leader Loretta Weinberg issued a joint statement: “What we are witnessing in Washington is not how our democracy is supposed to function. The protestors who have breached the United States Capitol building illegally should go home immediately or face the full force of the law.”

A woman from San Diego was killed during the violence.

Gov. Phil Murphy and former Gov. Chris Christie both condemned the protest.

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