Tri-Caucus Leaders Introduce Resolution Condemning Overt White Supremacy and Bigotry On Display at Capitol Insurrection
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, leaders of the Congressional Tri-Caucus – composed of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC), Congressional Black Caucus (CBC), and Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) – introduced a resolution condemning the bigotry and white nationalism that fueled the January 6th siege on the US Capitol, and denouncing Republicans who encouraged the attack, organized and carried out by self-declared white supremacists.
“There must be no illusions about the overt role white nationalism and bigotry played in the January 6th insurrection that cost five lives and threatened many others,” said CAPAC Chair Rep. Judy Chu (CA-27). “The FBI has told us that this was organized by numerous known white supremacists, neo-Nazis, and other domestic extremists. And the insurrectionists’ embrace of racism and violence was plainly visible with symbols of hate on display, like the swastika, Confederate battle flag, and more. America’s law enforcement agencies have called these groups a domestic terror threat, yet Congressional Republicans actively encouraged, spoke to, and incited these terrorists. And some even appeared in person to encourage a group that literally wore their hatred on their sleeves – like the man with the Camp Auschwitz sweatshirt. No Member of Congress should be proudly associating with, let alone encouraging, domestic terror groups that violently threaten people of color and religious minorities. It’s time we take white nationalist domestic extremism seriously, and that starts with calling out the way some leaders in government have empowered these groups. I’m proud to lead my Tri-Caucus colleagues in introducing this critical resolution to condemn the bigotry on display during the siege and make it clear that this behavior has no place in America.”
"I join my Tri-Caucus colleagues in condemning the violence, bigotry, and white supremacy that was on full display during the January 6th domestic terrorist attack at the United States Capitol,” said CBC Chair Rep. Joyce Beatty (OH-03). “The failed insurrection is a grim reminder that while we have made tremendous progress, America still must reckon with the fact that communities of color are still suffering the personal, professional, and societal impacts of systemic racism. Together, the Tri-Caucus will aggressively pursue transparency, accountability, and justice.”
“On January 6th the world witnessed in plain sight an attack on the Capitol infused with white supremacists and fueled by white nationalism,” said CHC Chair Rep. Raul Ruiz, M.D. (CA-36). “This betrayal of our Constitution is a consequence of tolerating and enabling racism in violent rhetoric, dehumanizing and demonizing immigrants and others, and fearful conspiracy theories. The Congressional Hispanic Caucus and I stand to lead in partnership with members of the Tri-Caucus to unequivocally denounce the bigoted rhetoric, actions, and sentiments that led to the abhorrent events of that day. We are committed to seeking transparency and accountability and standing together in the fight for justice and equality in our nation.”
The resolution is available online here.