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Mike Gallagher, a representative from Wisconsin, is stepping down on 19 April, before the end of his term

Archived version: https://archive.ph/UCGLY

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[–] ChokingHazard63 15 points 5 months ago (1 children)

It sounds like the police are incapable or unwilling to protect a US representative. He's getting death threats for voting a particular way and I don't care what party you're a part of, that shit is not cool.

[–] [email protected] 12 points 5 months ago (1 children)

I agree, but the most disturbing part is his family (especially children) getting threats. They are not responsible for his actions.

[–] ChokingHazard63 13 points 5 months ago

Domestic terrorists.

[–] [email protected] 8 points 5 months ago

Republican party continues to purge anyone who doesn’t support the failed coup of January 6th.