Federal lawmakers told The Associated Press Monday that they are receiving threats over participating in former President Donald Trump’s upcoming impeachment trial, and Democrats are asking for the National Guard to remain in Washington, D.C., through the trial’s conclusion.
The AP reports that sources close to Congress are concerned about an uptick in threats, “including ominous chatter about killing legislators or attacking them outside of the U.S. Capitol.” There are also concerns that militia groups are plotting a second attack on the United States Capitol, similar to the one that took place on January 6th, even though other threats of riots have not materialized.
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