Kenney, Notley speak out following pro-Trump protest in Washington
Posted Jan 6, 2021 6:13 pm.
Last Updated Jan 6, 2021 7:02 pm.
EDMONTON (660 NEWS) – Premier Jason Kenney and NDP Opposition Leader Rachel Notley both speaking out following the pro-Trump riot in Washington D.C. Wednesday.
In a tweet on the premier’s Twitter, Kenney says the United States and Alberta have had close ties with each other and the protest is a painful thing to see.
Alberta has always had close ties to the United States, so it’s painful to watch the bizarre scenes unfolding at the US Capitol today.
Political violence is always wrong, especially when it seeks to interrupt the peaceful transition of power in a democracy.
— Jason Kenney ???????????????????????? (@jkenney) January 6, 2021
Kenney says the U.S needs to be an example of democracy, and he hopes President-Elect Joe Biden can be sworn in as president without further disruption.
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The United States must be an example of democracy to the world.
I hope that order is urgently restored, and that duly-elected President @JoeBiden is certified and sworn in without further disruption from the opponents of democracy.
— Jason Kenney ???????????????????????? (@jkenney) January 6, 2021
Alberta NDP Opposition Rachel Notley is also speaking out over social media saying the situation was caused by President Donald Trump.
This dangerous and troubling situation was caused, and is being fueled by, the dangerous rhetoric of Donald Trump; a man who emboldened extremists, racists, and white supremacists and who openly condones this kind of assault on our democracy. 2/4
— Rachel Notley (@RachelNotley) January 6, 2021
Notley adds the province’s relationship with the states will always be important to Albertans and she will continue to hope for a quick fix so Americans and Albertans can work together toward an end to the pandemic.
