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By Ian Firstenberg
(OLYMPIA, Wash.) Some Washington state lawmakers are calling for the 25th Amendment to be invoked, declaring President Donald Trump unfit for office, according to KIRO 7.
Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (D-WA) released a statement following a deadly day of right-wing protests in Washington D.C.
“Yesterday was one of the darkest days in American history. The President of the United States encouraged a violent mob to attack members of Congress to block the certification of the 2020 presidential election of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris. He failed to repudiate the violence he started and refused to activate security forces to protect the U.S. Capitol. Consequently, he violated his oath to preserve, protect, and defend the Constitution of the United States.”
Sen. Patty Murray (D-WA) echoed this sentiment saying, in part, "We need questions answered about the profound breakdown in security and the stark difference in the treatment of this violent mob compared to legions of women, people with disabilities, members of the clergy, and activists of color who have peacefully protested in and around the Capitol complex."
Rep. Derek Kilmer (WA-06) also supported these statements saying, in part, "The president is manifestly unfit for office."
Congressman Rick Larsen also released a statement on Twitter.