ALBUQUERQUE, MARCH 30—Early this morning, the entryway of the Republican Party of New Mexico’s headquarters in Albuquerque was destroyed in a deliberate act of arson which also included spray painting the words ‘ICE=KKK.’ This horrific attack, fueled by hatred and intolerance, is a direct assault on our values, freedoms, and our right to political expression.
This is not an isolated incident. It is part of a disturbing pattern of politically motivated violence that has plagued our country—fueled in part by the silence and implicit encouragement from progressive leaders who refuse to condemn these acts. Their failure to stand against political violence has created an environment where attacks like this are not only possible but increasingly frequent.
“We are deeply relieved that no one was harmed in what could have been a tragic and deadly attack. Those who resort to violence to undermine our state and nation must be held accountable, and our state leaders must reinforce through decisive action that these cowardly attacks will not be tolerated,” said Republican Party of New Mexico Chairwoman Amy Barela. “We are working closely with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), local law enforcement, and federal investigators. We are committed to providing every piece of evidence necessary to bring those responsible to justice and ensure they are prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. We will not allow New Mexico’s broken criminal justice system to dilute the seriousness of this attack. The Republican Party of New Mexico will not be silenced. We will emerge from this stronger, more united, and more determined to fight for the people of New Mexico and the future of our country. Let us not forget: it was the Democrat Party that once supported the formation of the KKK, pushed Jim Crow laws, and defended slavery. Today, we see the same dangerous tendencies play out in new forms—attempts to suppress free speech, silence dissent, and use fear to control the political narrative. Our fight is not just for our party—it’s for every New Mexican who wants a safer, freer, and more accountable state. We will never back down.”
Images of the damage to the headquarters:
Bravo!!! I hope they all burn down. You deserve nothing but the worst.
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The Albuquerque Journal story is more controlled and quotes the Democratic Party of New Mexico’s condemnation of violence in politics–vandalism in this case–with which I wholeheartedly agree.
NM GOP’s relief that no one was hurt is slightly overstated, given that the arson took place around 5:30 on a Sunday morning, and compared to what they said when their sore loser shot up houses of Democratic winners a couple of years ago.
One more thing: When ICE agents don masks and haul people away in the middle of the afternoon they deserve to be likened to the Klan.
Really so horrific!! The arsonist should be ordered to PAY for ALL expenses….and be prosecuted….of course!!!!
When is arson not deliberate? All arson is deliberate.