Pelosi attack stokes Congress’ fears: “Somebody is going to die” – By Andrew Solender & Alayna Treene (Axios) / Oct 29, 2022
Members of Congress are sounding new alarms about their personal security — and broader concerns about what the drumbeat of threats against prominent political figures means for them and for the country.
Why it matters: Friday’s attack against Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s husband hit especially hard because of where it happened: inside the personal residence of the woman second in line to the presidency.
The big picture: Violence and threats of violence against lawmakers — as well as judges, election workers, federal law enforcement and other public officials — are on the rise, and security is struggling to keep pace.
- “Somebody is going to die,” Rep. Debbie Dingell (D-Mich.) told Axios
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