The firebombing of a local political headquarters in Orange County is clearly an attack on our democracy. pic.twitter.com/fr9FWGQUoG
— Pat McCrory (@PatMcCroryNC) October 16, 2016
On Saturday night, an arsonist firebombed the North Carolina GOP headquarters in Orange County. Governor Pat McCrory has called the act one of “political terrorism” and “an attack on our democracy.” Hillsborough police reveal that the unknown culprit launched a bottle of flammable liquid through a window, which destroyed furniture and supplies for several campaigns. Fortunately, no injuries occurred, and the fire burned itself out.
An investigation is ongoing into who’s responsible for this crime, and police currently have no suspects. However, Donald Trump has directly blamed “animals representing Hillary Clinton and Dems.” He believes this atrocity has happened “because we are winning.”
Animals representing Hillary Clinton and Dems in North Carolina just firebombed our office in Orange County because we are winning @NCGOP
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) October 16, 2016
Hillary Clinton has condemned this attack as “horrific and unacceptable.”
The attack on the Orange County HQ @NCGOP office is horrific and unacceptable. Very grateful that everyone is safe.
— Hillary Clinton (@HillaryClinton) October 16, 2016
The NC GOP Twitter account thanked both nominees for their support.
Thank you for your thoughts & prayers, Sec. @HillaryClinton.
— NCGOP (@NCGOP) October 16, 2016
Thank you Mr. @realDonaldTrump. We will not be silenced nor suppressed by this evil act. We will pray for those who seek to harm us.
— NCGOP (@NCGOP) October 16, 2016
Mike Pence has also tweeted his support for the headquarters: “Political differences are never a justification for violence.”
Thankful everyone is safe after attack on GOP HQ in NC. Political differences are never a justification for violence. Standing with @NCGOP.
— Mike Pence (@Mike_Pence) October 16, 2016
State GOP Executive Director Dallas Woodhouse released a statement: “Whether you are Republican, Democrat, or Independent, all Americans should be outraged by this hate-filled and violent attack against our democracy.” Woodhouse also posted this photo of a graffiti tag on a nearby store that reads, “Nazi Republicans leave town or else.”
We don't know who is responsible , but they clearly hate our candidates, volunteers, staff and Constitution @NCGOP pic.twitter.com/81xBx6ex4t
— Dallas Woodhouse (@DallasWoodhouse) October 16, 2016
More photos show the destruction caused by the blaze, and the Hillsborough PD states that it will provide more information to the public if and when it becomes available.
Last night the Orange County Republican Party in NC was viciously fire bombed. #ncpol pic.twitter.com/TayJcdMMX1
— NCGOP (@NCGOP) October 16, 2016
(Via Charlotte Observer & CBS News)
