MILWAUKEE, W.I. (KLFY)- Louisiana delegates at the Republican National Convention (RNC) are calling for a change in the country’s political climate.
“When you start trying to take a previous president out, the country needs to reset,” said Tim Breaux, Deputy Chairman for the LAGOP. “We’ve got to come together, both parties, and fight this because this is not acceptable.”
Breaux said the divisive political nature in the country right now is very toxic. He said the last time he saw threats of violence at a Republican Convention was in 2016. “In 2016, we had a lot of protesters on the perimeter,” said Breaux. “They were throwing stuff at the delegates. That was pretty hostile.”
Joyce Linde, a first-timer to the convention, initially had concerns for her safety, but this feeling didn’t last long. “We went to an event last night,” said Linde. “They checked our bags, which some of us used to resent, but we didn’t last night for sure. And then we saw a lot of presence of law enforcement on every level, from the ground to the rooftop.”
Despite the violence against former President Trump, Louisiana delegates feel a responsibility to be at the convention. “If President Trump can be putting himself out there, the least we can do is to be here to support that,” said Charlie Buckles, Deputy Chairman of Lafayette LAGOP.
Today was the LAGOP’s first breakfast gathering for the RNC. As the convention kicks off, delegates are eager to hear and see President Trump for the first time since his life was threatened on Saturday. Many of them are looking forward to his speech, expecting it to emphasize unity and perseverance.
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