Today, after the violent and un-American attacks on U.S. democracy, the Harvard College Democrats, Harvard Republican Club, and Harvard Undergraduates for Bipartisan Solutions call on President Trump and other leaders to forcefully denounce those inciting violence and interfering with democracy at the Capitol, and we insist that results of the election be certified as quickly and safely as possible.
Dissent is fundamental to democracy. But threatening the safety of members of Congress, journalists, staffers, Capitol employees, and all other bystanders is not dissent. The acts committed at the Capitol today constitute domestic terrorism.
Representatives of the American people cannot be silent about the continuous attempts to discredit our electoral process. The words and actions of elected officials must reflect reality. After dozens of court cases and recounts, Congress must uphold its Constitutional duty to certify the results of the 2020 election.
We call on President Trump, Vice President Pence, Congress, and all of its members to condemn today’s events, certify the votes of the Electoral College, and work to eliminate all acts that undermine our democratic institutions.
Signed,
Harvard College Democrats Executive Board
Harvard Republican Club
Harvard Undergraduates for Bipartisan Solutions