Foreign Affairs and National Security
"Lives were lost, blood was shed, laws were broken," said Oregon Democratic Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, in an interview over zoom with Fox 12. "Donald Trump cannot accept reality that he has lost an election," Bonamici added. "There's a lot he could do in the next couple weeks and so now there is bipartisan support for doing what we can to make sure he is removed from his office as soon as possible."
I am currently sheltering in place and safe," Oregon Representative Suzanne Bonamici tweeted.
Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, Rep. Cliff Bentz and Rep. Kurt Schrader also released statements on Twitter.
Reps. Suzanne Bonamici (D-Ore.) and Earl Blumenauer (D-Ore.) both said they were safe. They referred to the crowd's actions as "domestic terrorism" and put blame on Trump for provoking the violence.
U.S. Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, D-Beaverton, said after being evacuated from the House side of the Capitol that she didn't think what was happening was possible in the United States. "It's like a third-world country," Bonamici told the Oregonian in a phone call. "Someone has been shot in the Capitol. The Capitol windows have been shot out. It's unbelievable."
U.S. Rep. Suzanne Bonamici on Twitter called it "a sad and dangerous day for our democracy."
Oregon Rep. Suzanne Bonamici has become the second member of the state's Congressional delegation to call for the resignation or removal of the president. Bonamici, whose district includes parts of Portland and ranges to the Oregon Coast, joined Rep. Earl Blumenauer in making the call after a pro-Trump mob breached the U.S. Capital.
Sen. Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) announced his safety via Twitter just after 1 p.m. Other U.S representatives, Suzanne Bonamici (D-Ore.), Earl Blumenauer (D-Ore.) and Kurt Schrader (D-Ore.), also confirmed their safety via Twitter in the afternoon. U.S. Rep. Cliff Bentz (R-Ore.) also wassafe in his office for the duration of the event, according to a spokesperson.
Bonamici, an Oregon Democrat who represents the North Coast, said she and her staff are safe. "I'm OK," the congresswoman said. "But it's just awful. I'm concerned for the safety of everyone." Nick Clemens, a spokesman for U.S. Rep. Cliff Bentz, an Oregon Republican who called for an investigation into the presidential election, said the congressman and all his staff were safe and awaiting word on next steps. Clemens declined to discuss Bentz's position on the objections to the Electoral College vote.
Rep. Suzanne Bonamici was unequivocal who was to blame for the day's events. "Trump repeatedly incited this act of domestic terrorism, including encouraging armed protestors this very morning, steps from the Capitol. He must tell his supporters to leave the Capitol immediately before more people are hurt."