Protesters call for resignation of John Rutherford after Capitol chaos Updated: Tags: Some protesters were holding signs calling Rutherford a “traitor.” “In every way, he is acting like an enemy of the people. He is not acting like an American representative,” said demonstrator Lara Ragunas. “Frankly, I would prefer that he would resign. I think he should resign as someone who has participated in sedition.” The anger, demonstrators said, stemmed from Rutherford’s response to yesterday’s violent storming of the U.S. Capitol by Pro-Donald Trump rioters. Ad On Twitter, Rutherford condemned the violence at the Capitol and on Thursday he acknowledged President-elect Joe Biden’s win.