Senators Looney & Duff Condemn Trump’s Violent, Dangerous, & Un-American Rhetoric

HARTFORD – Senate President Martin Looney (D-New Haven) and Senate Majority Leader Bob Duff (D-Norwalk) issued the following statement today in response to President Trump’s latest remarks, where he characterized the actions of Democratic members of Congress as “seditious behavior” and suggested they should face punishment “by death” for urging service members to refuse unlawful orders:

“President Donald Trump’s comments are dangerous, violent, and unhinged. At a time when our nation desperately needs stability and unity, he continues to glorify violence and unfathomably threaten the lives of elected representatives. Connecticut and our country will not be intimidated by his threats. We will continue focusing on affordability, strengthening our democracy, and defending the fundamental freedoms that Trump so casually undermines. We hope Connecticut Republicans will defend everything that America represents and denounce these dangerous statements.”

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Kevin Coughlin | kevin.coughlin@cga.ct.gov | 203-710-0193