Rep. Gary Eisen, R-St. Clair Township, made the comments Monday morning during an interview with Port Huron-area radio station WPHM. He was asked about the Electoral College, set to meet Monday in the state Senate chamber to cast the state s 16 electoral votes for President-elect Joe Biden.
Eisen made the comments in the context of he and others in Lansing having some sort of event, either at the Capitol or somewhere else. He said he could not rule out the possibility of violence.
Eisen also made reference to a threat he said was received regarding safety at the Capitol. He questioned the veracity of threat, however, calling it convenient and implying it would impede efforts for Trump supporters to contest the Electoral College proceedings.
The Capitol will also be closed to the public, as was announced earlier.
Amber McCann, a spokeswoman for Senate Majority Leader Mike Shirkey, R-Clarklake, said the Senate closed its facilities for Monday based on recommendations from law enforcement. The decision was not made because of anticipated protests, but based on credible threats of violence, McCann said late Sunday
Gideon D Assandro, a spokesman for House Speaker Lee Chatfield, R-Levering, would not specify the potential threat. I can t get into the nature of the concern, D Assandro said. Have to refer you to the MSP (Michigan State Police) on that.
But Michigan State Police spokeswoman Shanon Banner said the MSP did not make the decision to close the office buildings. She referred a reporter back to the Legislature.
Michigan s electoral college officially and unanimously cast votes for Biden, Harris
By Jack Nissen
LANSING, Mich. - Michigan s electoral college voted on Monday to cast their final votes for President-elect Joe Biden, bringing an end to the tumultuous election.
The hearing started at 2 p.m. with the Pledge of Allegiance, National Anthems, and invocations. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer then spoke, saying that Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson and Attorney General Dana Nessel both made sure the 2020 Election was fair and legal.
Then she said it was time for Michigan s electoral college voters to cast their votes in accordance with the public s vote in early November.
Michigan Gov. Whitmer Addresses Security Threat To Electoral College Vote
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Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, pictured on Nov. 5, says her state s electors will cast their votes within a closed capitol building, citing a security issue.
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Michigan s 16 electoral college votes have successfully been cast for President-elect Joe Biden, overcoming safety concerns from individuals disputing the results of the 2020 election.
On Monday morning, as electors began to convene in their respective states around the country to vote for president, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer told NPR s
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