Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, a vocal conservative from Georgia, has taken a strong stance in a letter addressed to Capitol Police Chief John Thomas Manger. In her letter, she calls for the preservation of all surveillance records related to the group of individuals sympathetic to Hamas who occupied the Cannon Rotunda and called for a ceasefire. Greene contends that this demonstration amounted to an insurrection within the Capitol complex, which had the consequence of disrupting normal operations, blocking access routes, and potentially endangering Members of Congress, their staff, and Capitol visitors.
Furthermore, she emphasizes the need for the Committee on House Administration to conduct an investigation into the protest and review all available evidence in the possession of the Capitol Police. Greene also points out that the organizing group behind the protest, Jewish Voice for Peace, has been labeled as a pro-Islamic anti-Semitic organization with a stated aim of seeking the destruction of the state of Israel, according to the Anti-Defamation League. Another group involved in the protest was IfNotNow.
Marjorie Taylor Greene asserts that those involved in what she terms an “insurrection” must face the full weight of the law through prosecution. This perspective reflects a conservative viewpoint that emphasizes the importance of preserving security and order within the Capitol complex and holding individuals accountable for any actions that disrupt the functioning of the government. In light of the recent events, there are concerns among some GOP lawmakers about whether those involved in this demonstration will receive treatment similar to individuals involved in the January 6th events at the Capitol. Reports indicate that approximately 300 demonstrators were arrested during the protest, with three being charged with assault on a police officer, according to Capitol Police.