Missouri politicians call for censure, resignation of Sen. Chappelle-Nadal
Missouri State politicians are reacting to the Facebook post that Sen. Maria Chappelle-Nadal made, stating that she hopes President Trump gets assassinated.
Missouri Democratic Party Chair Stephen Webber said, “State Senator Chappelle-Nadal’s comments are indefensible. All sides need to agree that there is no room for suggestions of political violence in America – and the Missouri Democratic Party will absolutely not tolerate calls for the assassination of the President. I believe she should resign.”
In a written statement, State Representative for District 76, Joshua Peters, wrote to State Senator Mike Kehoe requesting a special committee hearing to “consider the censure and removal of State Senator Maria Chappelle-Nadal.”
You can see the full letter below:
ABC 17 reached out to Sen. Kehoe, who said, “I read, with great disappointment, Senator Chappelle-Nadal’s comments. From a personal perspective, they are wildly irresponsible. From a professional perspective, they are inexcusable regardless of the context. Ultimately, Senator Chappelle-Nadal will be held accountable by her constituents. Fortunately, her perspective is not representative of the Missouri Senate as a whole, or even her own party. I am grateful Senator Gina Walsh, leader of the Democratic Party in the senate, quickly repudiated Senator Chappell-Nadal’s comments.”
Lt. Governor Mike Parson said, “It is a total disgrace for the Senator to call for the assassination of the President or any elected official. I believe she should immediately resign from her position, as this is conduct not befitting of a State Senator or a Missourian, I will not sit idly by and let this kind of behavior transpire in our state, especially from members of our government. As a veteran of the armed forces, I was personally offended that a person elected to represent Missourians would call for the assassination of our Commander-in-Chief.”
“I condemn it. It’s outrageous. And she should resign,” said Senator Claire McCaskill.
ABC 17 News will continue to compile reactions about this incident.
