Lawmakers, election officials targeted with protests, threats over Michigan election
Over the weekend, armed protesters showed up at the home of Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson and a House Representative received death threats. This must stop.โOn Saturday, Michigan State and Detroit police responded to a report of several armed protesters gathered outside of Bensonโs home. READ: Michigan SOS Jocelyn Benson says armed protesters gathered outside her Detroit homeMichigan Rep. Cynthia Johnson, the Democratic chair of the House Oversight Committee received death threats over the election. The hate message came after Johnsonโs participation in the House Oversight Committee that questioned President Donald Trumpโs personal attorney, Rudy Giuliani and Melissa Caron during last weekโs voting hearing. READ: Michigan House Oversight Committee members receive death threats, racist voicemailsThe hearing was parodied on Saturday Night Live.