Mike Gallagher, a representative from Wisconsin, is stepping down on 19 April, before the end of his term
Archived version: https://archive.ph/UCGLY
House Republican cites threats and swatting of family as reasons for quitting
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2024/apr/18/mike-gallagher-congress-quits-threats-swatting
4 Comments
ChokingHazard63@sh.itjust.works · 15 pts · 2y
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.
BrikoX@lemmy.zip · 12 pts · 2y
I agree, but the most disturbing part is his family (especially children) getting threats. They are not responsible for his actions.
ChokingHazard63@sh.itjust.works · 13 pts · 2y
Domestic terrorists.
deegeese@sopuli.xyz · 8 pts · 2y
Republican party continues to purge anyone who doesn’t support the failed coup of January 6th.