In the wake of the political violence in Minnesota over the weekend, congressional lawmakers are coalescing around two messages: Elected officials need to turn down the rhetoric, and they need more money to tighten security.
The first has been a refrain for much of the Trump era, as Capitol Police have recorded a steep jump in the number of threats and concerning statements directed at members, their families and staff.
“That means we need more protection, we need more money,” Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer, D-N.Y., said Tuesday after an all-senator security briefing with Capitol Police and the Senate sergeant-at-arms.
