Larson Condemns Hateful Threats Against Senator Matt Lesser

Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement condemning recent threats made against State Senator Matt Lesser. 

“I wholeheartedly condemn the violent threats and antisemitic attacks made against State Senator Matt Lesser. I am grateful that Senator Lesser and his family are safe. We all stand with them,” said Larson. “No one should ever be targeted for their faith, their race, or their political beliefs. In the United States of America, we resolve our differences at the ballot box. I am thankful for the swift actions of Rocky Hill Police, State Capitol Police and Middletown Police in this case, and fully stand behind law enforcement as they work to bring the perpetrator of these disturbing threats to justice. With hate on the rise, there must be severe consequences for perpetrators of such violence – and it must be made clear to all that bigotry will not be tolerated in any form.”