Local Lawmakers React to Capitol Hill Protests

Kentucky Representative Brett Guthrie was on his way to the Capitol when protestors stormed the building.

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To the events that unfolded this afternoon.

Kentucky senator brett guthrie was on his way to the capitol when it went under lockdown.

Originally planned to object the electoral count.

Valerie - what can you tell us?

It's a day that will undoubtedly go down in history -- one you can probably sum up in one word -- chaos -- and on both sides of the aisle -- local leaders had much to say about the stunning events on capitol hill -- "i was walking out of my office door when i saw the senate adjourned and got the emergency notification to shelter in place."

That's the voice of kentucky congressman brett guthrie.

Shortly after moving to a secure location in washington d.c -- as protesters stormed the capitol building -- "we are in a safe place, the whole office is safe, as of now we believe we are in a safe spot."

As he shares his shock and disappointment -- "i think most people came here, almost everybody came here to d.c.

This week to be peaceful about it -- of a protest turned violent -- "but the ones who literally broke through the capitol assaulting police officers are not what we need for this country.

They are not representing democracy in any way whatsoever."

And across the tri-state -- others took to social media -- condemning the violence -- indiana governor eric holcomb -- saying passion -- patriotism -- and love for our nation -- should always and only be expressed in constructive ways -- that any means of violence runs counter to who we are and is never acceptable and kentucky governor andy beshear -- calling the day's events a direct attack on america -- "when you try and use force, intimidation to get what you want to overthrow an election to stop the business of congress, yes, you are acting as a domestic terrorist."

Back in washington -- indiana senator mike braun -- who previously objected electoral votes -- now reversing his stance -- stating -- the day's events -- had a drastic effect on his decision.

"100% against any of the violence and rioting.

And it should never be tolerated?

Representative guthrie says while he is a staunch supporter of the first amendment -- today's events cannot be considered protests -- but rather unnecessary acts of violence.

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