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Switch to the of this page.U.S. Rep. Peter Meijer — a freshman Republican congressman from Michigan who was among those in the U.S. House chamber when President Donald Trump incited a deadly insurrection at the nation's Capitol building last week — says he and his colleagues have turned to dramatic measures to protect themselves following House's 232-197 vote to impeach President Trump exactly one week before President-elect Joe Biden's inauguration.When asked about his personal safety, Meijer said that he and his family have been “preparing” and “planning” for violent attempts or threats against them as a result of the riots last week, and confessed that many of his colleagues have enlisted security escorts, as well as made “reimbursable” body armor purchases., including fellow Michigander Rep. Fred Upton, who bucked their party and voted to impeach Trump on Wednesday for inciting violence at the Capitol. On Thursday morning, the freshman lawmaker told MSNBC's Hailie Jackson that death threats did not factor into his vote — instead, it came down to accountability."If we let [threats] guide decisions, then you're cowering to the mob," he said. "I mean, that's the definition of terrorism. It's trying to achieve a political end using violence."Republican Rep. Meijer on threats sent to Congress:“Many of us are altering our routines, working to get body armor, which is a reimbursable purchase that we can make. It's sad that we have to get to that point. But our expectation is that someone may try to kill us.” — MSNBC (@MSNBC)“It's sad that we have to get to that point. But our expectation is that someone may try to kill us,” Meijer said, adding that he's unsure as to what will happen next, but says that “in this unprecedented environment” he and other representatives must “account for every scenario.”On Wednesday, during the House vote, supporting his reason for moving toward Trump's second impeachment.“President Trump betrayed his oath of office by seeking to undermine our constitutional process, and he bears responsibility for inciting the insurrection we suffered last week,” Meijer wrote. “With a heavy heart, I will vote to impeach President Donald J. Trump.”He said that the vote is a “call to action for us to reflect on these events and seek ways to correct them.”Trump is the first president to ever be impeached twice. However, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has rejected calls to bring back the Senate from recess before Trump's final day in office on Jan. 19 for an immediate trial on the articles of impeachment, the next step in the process.Yesterday’s assault on the Capitol didn’t have to happen. Politicians who spread the lies that incited this violence bear responsibility. Politicians who continue to lie in order to shift blame and falsely claim this was Antifa or BLM, are contemptible. More thoughts: — Rep. Peter Meijer (@RepMeijer)Meijer, from Grand Rapids, is a member of the family that owns the eponymous Michigan-based chain of grocery stores. He took the seat left by U.S. Rep. Justin Amash, for the Libertarian Party. Amash also voted to impeach Trump the first time.Grand Rapids' Kent County, historically a Republican stronghold, flipped blue in 2020, that helped Biden win the state.Stay on top of Detroit news and views. Sign up for our weekly issue delivered each Wednesday.Tags: , , , , , , ,We welcome readers to submit letters regarding articles and content in Detroit Metro Times. Letters should be a minimum of 150 words, refer to content that has appeared on Detroit Metro Times, and must include the writer's full name, address, and phone number for verification purposes. No attachments will be considered. Writers of letters selected for publication will be notified via email. Letters may be edited and shortened for space.Email us at .Detroit Metro Times works for you, and your support is essential.Our small but mighty local team works tirelessly to bring you high-quality, uncensored news and cultural coverage of Detroit and beyond.Unlike many newspapers, ours is free – and we'd like to keep it that way, because we believe, now more than ever, everyone deserves access to accurate, independent coverage of their community.Whether it's a one-time acknowledgement of this article or an ongoing pledge, your support helps keep Detroit's true free press free.Top StoriesAdvertisement:|January 13-20, 2021Subscribe now to get the latest news delivered right to your inbox.No results30 E. Canfield St.Detroit, MI 48201Main: (313) 961-4060Advertising: (313) 961-4060Classified: (313) 961-4060All parts of this site Copyright © 2021 Detroit Metro Times.© 2021Detroit Metro Times -Website powered by

Switch to the of this page.U.S. Rep. Peter Meijer — a freshman Republican congressman from Michigan who was among those in the U.S. House chamber when President Donald Trump incited a deadly insurrection at the nation's Capitol building last week — says he and his colleagues have turned to dramatic measures to protect themselves following House's 232-197 vote to impeach President Trump exactly one week before President-elect Joe Biden's inauguration.When asked about his personal safety, Meijer said that he and his family have been “preparing” and “planning” for violent attempts or threats...

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