"We're living in a time where political violence is being fueled from the very top. When the President of United States spreads hate and lies, when he targets his political opponents, when he openly calls for the death of sitting Members of Congress, he is putting a literal target on our backs. The President should be committed unity, not more division."
"Some folks have questioned why I need security. This is why. Every time I speak truth, stand up for my constituents, or call out corruption, the threats get louder - and more dangerous."
"I will not be intimidated. I will not be silenced. I will continue to show up for the people of Texas' 30th Congressional District. But we cannot pretend that this is normal. When leaders promote hate, hate shows up - sometimes right at our door."
Political violence is described as being fueled from the top, with assertions that the President spreads hate and lies, targets political opponents, and openly calls for the death of sitting Members of Congress, thereby placing literal targets on lawmakers' backs. Calls are made for commitment to unity rather than division. A representative explains that security is necessary because speaking truth, defending constituents, and exposing corruption provoke louder and more dangerous threats. The representative vows not to be intimidated or silenced and to continue serving Texas' 30th Congressional District. Representatives for the White House and Capitol Police did not immediately respond to a request for comment. House Democratic leaders contacted Capitol Police following reported 'death threats.'
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