MEMPHIS, Tennessee — Hours after supporters of President Donald Trump stormed the U.S. Capitol building Wednesday we asked pro-Trump supporters in Memphis what they think of the violence.
“I wasn’t sure that it would be safe," said Kristina Garner, the executive director of the Republican Party of Shelby County. "I wasn’t sure if there would be counter protests.”
Garner said she's glad she didn’t attend Wednesday's rally because of the violence.
Supporters of President Trump could be seen pushing through barricades. One unidentified woman was shot and later died.
“I’m very sad that someone you know was shot going into the Capitol building," Garner said. "From what I can see in the Capitol building was a lot of mischief.”
Supporters of Trump met at Poplar and Perkins Extended in a peaceful rally.
“We’re going to have to figure out a way for both sides to work together more and quit using a lot of the old tactics to get a lot of the new policies pushed,” said Trump supporter Dewayne Jackson.
Jackson, condemned the actions of the DC protesters.
“I definitely disagree with storming the Capitol," said Jackson. "That’s not helpful for anybody, left or right side. Violence and all that. But I definitely understand the frustration. I’m pretty sure most of the majority of gop members would not agree with this because that’s not how you handle things. A pressure needs to be applied but not that type of pressure, any violent pressure.”