Hoboken Mayor Condemns 'Open Sedition' At U.S. Capitol

Hoboken NJ

06 January, 2021

11:22 PM

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HOBOKEN, NJ — After a group of protestors invaded the U.S. Capitol building on Wednesday afternoon, hoping to stop the Senate's confirming of the electoral vote count for the presidential election, both Democrats and Republicans in New Jersey reacted with criticism. One stinging reaction came from Hoboken Mayor Ravi Bhalla, who has been critical of President Donald Trump before. Bhalla wrote on Wednesday: Sickening & disgraceful what is happening at the Capitol right now. This is open sedition and people should be held accountable, starting with @realDonaldTrump— Ravinder S. Bhalla (@RaviBhalla) January 6, 2021 U.S. Rep. Albio Sires said Wednesday, "If this was happening in any other country we would be calling it a coup attempt." He said he and his staff were locked down in the building and safe. READ MORE: Rep. Sires Decries 'Violence, Lawlessness' One woman from San Diego was killed during the violence. Here are more reactions from Republicans and Democrats in Washington: 'Attack On Democracy:' NJ Congress Reps Shelter, Decry DC Riots Read more: Trump Mob Breaches Capitol; 1 Killed Eric Kiefer contributed to this report. Got news? Email [email protected]. Got photos? Please include express written permission from the photographer for us to use them. To be the first to get free news alerts with breaking stories in Hoboken, or to get a free local newsletter each morning, sign up for Patch breaking news alerts or daily newsletters.