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Tennessee lawmakers call Capitol riot un-American and condemn violence
Tennessee lawmakers have condemned the actions of demonstrators who breached the U.S. Capitol Wednesday, prompting it to be placed on lockdown.
and last updated 2021-01-07 06:57:08-05
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) â Tennessee lawmakers were forced to take shelter when protesters breached the U.S. Capitol Wednesday, prompting it to be placed on lockdown. The unrest has been condemned on both sides of the aisle.
Chief Investigative Reporter Phil Williams spoke with U.S. Rep. Jim Cooper via Zoom who said every member has been instructed to shelter in place. My staff and I are safe. but this is the scariest time Iâve ever experience on Capitol Hill. To see our nationâs Capitol stormed, to see everyone fearing for their safety⦠This should never be happening in America. This is what Fascism looks like. Itâs so wrong. Peaceful protests [are] a hallowed tradition in our country⦠but this i