Michigan GOP Rep. Gary Eisen removed from committee after comments on Electoral College disruption
‘Violence has no place in our democratic process,’ statement reads
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Gary Eisen (Michigan House Republicans)
LANSING, Mich. – Michigan Rep. Gary Eisen has been removed from his committee assignments for the rest of the term after he made comments during a radio interview on Monday.
During the interview Eisen mentioned an event and when pressed further on it he said, “it’ll be all over the news later on.”
“There’s going to be violence. There’s going to be protests. And they asked me if I was going to assist today . And how could I not?” Eisen said.
Rep. Gary Eisen, R-St. Clair Township, made the comments Monday morning during an interview with Port Huron-area radio station WPHM. He was asked about the Electoral College, set to meet Monday in the state Senate chamber to cast the state s 16 electoral votes for President-elect Joe Biden.
Eisen made the comments in the context of he and others in Lansing having some sort of event, either at the Capitol or somewhere else. He said he could not rule out the possibility of violence.
Eisen also made reference to a threat he said was received regarding safety at the Capitol. He questioned the veracity of threat, however, calling it convenient and implying it would impede efforts for Trump supporters to contest the Electoral College proceedings.
Michigan electors finalize 2020 presidential vote, sealing win for Joe Biden, Kamala Harris
There were concerns over possibility of violence
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Police were brought in to escort Electors into Michigan’s Capitol in Lansing on Monday. There was a lot of concern over the possibility of violence so Michigan State Police were out in full force.
There were no specific threats against the building, but the legislative office buildings were all closed along with the Capitol itself as a precaution.
Shortly after 2 p.m., Michigan’s Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist gavelled the proceedings into order. There were swearing-ins and oath taking. Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer put her stamp on the days proceedings.