I am asking for everyone at the U.S. Capitol to remain peaceful. No violence! Remember, WE are the Party of Law & Order – respect the Law and our great men and women in Blue. Thank you!

— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) January 6, 2021

Let me be very clear: the scenes of chaos at the Capitol do not represent who we are. What we are seeing is a small number of extremists dedicated to lawlessness. This is not dissent, it's disorder. It borders on sedition, and it must end. Now.

— Joe Biden (@JoeBiden) January 6, 2021

Peaceful protest is the right of every American but this attack on our Capitol will not be tolerated and those involved will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.

— Mike Pence (@Mike_Pence) January 6, 2021

A statement from Gov. Beshear on the events unfolding at the United States Capitol: pic.twitter.com/C4mDMluauu

— Governor Andy Beshear (@GovAndyBeshear) January 6, 2021

Violence and mob rule is wrong and un-American, and it will not bring about election reform.

Today’s mayhem sets back any intelligent debate for a generation. Just stop it.

— Rand Paul (@RandPaul) January 6, 2021

We are okay & ready to get back to the Senate chamber to finish our work. These thugs cannot and will not run us off. We will continue to govern.

— Senator Joe Manchin (@Sen_JoeManchin) January 6, 2021

This is the United States of America. This needs to stop right now. We don’t do this. It’s not who we are.

— Shelley Moore Capito (@SenCapito) January 6, 2021

Thanks for your concern — I am safe and sheltering in place with other senators. Please join me in praying for our country, and for our fellow Americans to do the right thing.

— Mark Warner (@MarkWarner) January 6, 2021

My staff and I are safe right now—following the instructions of Capitol Police and praying for the safety of Capitol workers, members of the press, and all here in Washington today. This violence must end now.

— Tim Kaine (@timkaine) January 6, 2021

I adamantly denounce the violence taking place in Washington, and threatening the lives of innocent individuals. We must maintain law and order in this country. (2/2)

— Hal Rogers (@RepHalRogers) January 6, 2021

My statement on the violence at the U.S. Capitol today. pic.twitter.com/RhUKdk7x8c

— Rep. Andy Barr (@RepAndyBarr) January 6, 2021

I’m safe.

— Thomas Massie (@RepThomasMassie) January 6, 2021

The Capitol is the place where Americans debate issues peacefully and according to our rules and Constitution. It should not be subject to break-ins and violence. Its occupiers must leave and face justice, and the business of the people must continue.

— Morgan Griffith (@RepMGriffith) January 6, 2021

I'm safe. We've been equipped with escape hoods and we're being moved through the Capitol. pic.twitter.com/8YRX9Z3UTo

— Rep. Alex Mooney (@RepAlexMooney) January 6, 2021

I am safe. We are praying for the Capitol Police and thank them for keeping us safe.

— Rep. Carol Miller (@RepCarolMiller) January 6, 2021

The reason we have elections is so we don't have what we see today – madness and mob rule. I pray for the safety of all members of Congress, staff and Capitol Police.

— Michael Adams, KY Secretary of State (@KYSecState) January 6, 2021

What is happening on Capitol Hill today is despicable, and I condemn it.

We are a country founded on the rule of law. Concerns and grievances are addressed through the political process and through peaceful protests, not violence and anarchy. This must stop.

— Attorney General Daniel Cameron (@kyoag51) January 6, 2021

The individuals engaged in this criminal behavior are dangerous and destructive and should be held fully accountable. We want to thank the brave men and women of law enforcement who are protecting our leaders and pray for a quick and peaceful end to this situation.” 2/2

— Republican Party of Kentucky (@KYGOP) January 6, 2021