Local leaders lament deplorable day in DC
DAVE GONG | The Journal Gazette
Several Fort Wayne and Allen County political leaders on Thursday condemned the chaos that enveloped Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., the day before.
“Obviously what happened was deplorable, and not only was it a threat to democracy, but it dramatically undercut (President Donald Trump s) tenure in office,” said Steve Shine, chairman of the Allen County GOP. “Instead of being remembered for his accomplishments, he will now be remembered as someone who allegedly incited violence and civil disobedience to occur.”
The comments from Shine and others locally were similar to concerns being voiced in communities nationwide.