Rep. Eshoo Calls For End To Violence As Rioters Storm Capital

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congresswoman Anna Eshoo, D-Palo Alto, was among several Bay Area representatives who spoke Wednesday out as supporters of President Donald Trump stormed the U.S. Capital, plunging Washington into chaos.

Both chambers of Congress were holding hearings Wednesday on the certification of the Electoral College vote following November's election of former Vice President Joe Biden as president over the incumbent Donald Trump.

"My staff and I are safe," Eshoo wrote on Twitter.

"Praying for an end to this violence."

Rep. Mike Thompson, D-Napa, said, "I am currently sheltering in place in the Capitol at a secure location. I will give more updates. This is a very sad day for democracy."

"Never imagined I would be locked down in the US Capitol trying to ride out a violent coup attempt led by an American President," Rep. Jared Huffman, D-San Rafael, said, referring to Trump.

Rep. Barbara Lee, D-Oakland, said, "I am horrified that colleagues and staff are on lockdown in House office buildings as I tweet this.

"I am equally horrified that Trump and members of the GOP have called for this blatant attempt to disrupt & undermine our democracy. Please stay safe."

— Bay City News and Patch staffer Gideon Rubin contributed to this report