When they came to the Michigan Capitol, the Majority not only let them in, they encouraged them. The Majority Leader left the Senate floor to speak with them on the balcony and shoo'd reporters away saying it was a "private conversation." So this is not surprising. https://twitter.com/CraigDMauger/status/1346959590231924743
The Oakland County Republican Party organized a bus trip. At least 4 busses left from Novi Showplace.
For months, MONTHS, we've been warning that something much darker was at play. And calling for leaders to stop playing with fire. https://www.nbcnews.com/think/amp/ncna1242811?__twitter_impression=true
The Gov. Whitmer kidnapping plot was inspired by common political rhetoric. It needs to end.

When extremists hear repeated messages sanctioned by authorities about defeating a “tyrant,” they can hear that as a call to action, not just politics.

https://www.nbcnews.com/think/amp/ncna1242811?__twitter_impression=true
When powerful elected leaders tell armed extremists to fight back against the government - we shouldn't be surprised when they do.
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