January 6, 2021

“We condemn this violence from white supremacists. Outrageous and unacceptable. Trump and the legislators who encouraged this violent insurrection must be held responsible. We urge Congress to demand Trump resign or face impeachment.” — Zahra Billoo, executive director, Council on American-Islamic Relatives, Bay Area chapter

“The events of today are a stain on America. Trump has spent months enraging his supporters with the lie that the election was stolen. Today he further incited that anger and inspired supporters to …break into the Capitol in what can only be described as a violent insurrection against the U.S. government.” — Rep. Barbara Lee (D- Oakland)


“This is an attempted coup encouraged by the president of the U.S. It’s a dark day. We are better than this.” — San Francisco Mayor London Breed


“This is terrorism. This is chaos and violence incited by Trump’s continuous assault on our democracy.” — Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf


“For this atrocious, sickening display in our Capitol building, Trump should be tried for sedition.” — San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo


“Sadly, today’s events were not surprising if you had been listening to Trump.” — U.S. Senator designate Alex Padilla (D-Calif.)


“This seditious attempt to subvert the vote of the American people will not stand.” — Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Pleasanton)


“To attack the U.S. Capitol to express your fear that democracy has been denied is wrong. Doubts about elections cannot be redressed by violence against democratic institutions. We do not need to add an attempted civil war. May the Prince of Peace put an end to this strife.” — Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone, Archdiocese of San Francisco


“There is no room for violence in our democracy. May the One who brings peace bring peace to our country.” — Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff


“This is a dark day. The assaults on the integrity of our elections…defy our constitution, our core decency and our common humanity.” — Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti