Senator who wished the President harm faces repercussions

Missouri state officials took action in response to the social media post by a Senator hoping for the assassination of the President of the United States.

Lt. Governor Mike Parson is calling for the immediate resignation of Missouri State Senator Maria Chappelle-Nadal after she posted on social media her hope for the assassination of the President of the United States.

“It is a total disgrace for the Senator to call for the assassination of the President or any elected official. I believe she should immediately resign from her position, as this is conduct not befitting of a State Senator or a Missourian,” said Lieutenant Governor Mike Parson. “I will not sit idly by and let this kind of behavior transpire in our state, especially from members of our government. As a veteran of the armed forces, I was personally offended that a person elected to represent Missourians would call for the assassination of our Commander-in-Chief,” Lieutenant Governor Parson said

Senate Democratic Leader Gina Walsh  said, “It is important that the Missouri Senate conducts their work without distractions. With that in mind, Sen. Chappelle-Nadal has been removed from her committee assignments. This will help to ensure the success of the Senate and the state, going forward.”

Senate Leader Ron Richard, R-Joplin, released this statement on the future of Sen. Chappelle-Nadal’s appointments to Senate, Joint and Statutory Committees.

“I support the decision of Senate Minority Leader Gina Walsh to remove Sen. Chappelle-Nadal from all of her Senate committees. I am also removing her from all appointments under my authority.”