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The Republican Party of New Mexico said its office in Albuquerque was damaged in a “deliberate act of arson.”
The organization announced that someone had vandalized its headquarters with the graffiti “ICE=KKK,” describing it as a “horrific attack” driven by “hatred and intolerance” towards the party’s principles, liberties, and political expression rights.
“This incident is not unique. It’s part of a worrying trend of politically motivated violence affecting our nation—partly fueled by the silence and tacit encouragement of progressive leaders who avoid condemning such acts,” stated the New Mexico GOP.
Amy Barela, the state party’s chair, mentioned that officials are collaborating with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, local law enforcement, and federal investigators to identify those responsible.
Barela slammed the state’s “broken criminal justice system” and said the party would not let state leaders downplay the event.
“We are deeply relieved that no one was harmed in what could have been a tragic and deadly attack,” Barela said in a statement. “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.”
The statement included photos of the charred entrance to the office, which also featured signs supporting President Trump.