Late last week, in the wake of the murder of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, someone vandalized the outside of Louisiana Democratic Party headquarters in Baton Rouge. Someone spray-painted the word “murderers” outside the building. Executive Director Dadrius Lanus says the graffiti has been cleaned up, and they have filed a police report.
“We’re going to take every necessary measure to ensure not only that our members, but most definitely that our staff members that work for the office, are also safe,” Lanus said.
Lanus says the Louisiana Democratic Party will never condone any violence against anyone, including its political opponents.
“It was a bit frustrating to see that someone would go to those measures or extent to try to paint the Louisiana Democratic Party as if we supported anything of that nature, talking about murdering someone or harming someone or bringing harm to anyone,” Lanus said.
Lanus says the Louisiana Democratic Party will not tolerate any political violence.
“We have always been the big tent party. We will remain the big tent party. And we will continue to speak about togetherness unity, justice, and being inclusive of all people,” Lanus said.
