Governor Walz, House DFL leadership call for Rep. Thompson's resignation
Jul 18, 2021 05:31AM ● By Editor
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From WDIO-TV - July 17, 2021
Gov. Tim Walz and House DFL leadership are calling for Rep. John Thompson's resignation after allegations of abuse and the dispute over his residence.
"The alleged acts of violence against multiple women outlined in these reports are serious and deeply disturbing," said the governor in a press release Saturday. "Minnesotans deserve representatives of the highest moral character, who uphold our shared values. Representative Thompson can no longer effectively be that leader and he should immediately resign."
House Speaker Melissa Hortman and Majority Leader Ryan Winkler issued a similar statement, calling Thompson's actions "troubling."
"Representative Thompson ran for office to advance progressive policies, but his recent actions, and unacceptable reports of abuse and misconduct, have become an impediment to that work," House leadership said.
The DFL Party as a whole echoed the sentiment, stressing that patterns of violent and abusive behavior are "sickening."
The Republican Party, too, is calling for Thompson to step aside.
After a traffic stop on July 4 where Thompson presented a Wisconsin driver's license, inquiries into his residence uncovered at least four cases of domestic violence against women. Police reports from 2003 to 2009 indicate that his acts of violence took place in front of children, Fox 9 reported.
Thompson has yet to respond to the calls for his resignation from the governor and party leadership.
To see the original post and read related stories, follow this link to the KSTP-TV website. The DFL Party as a whole echoed the sentiment, stressing that patterns of violent and abusive behavior are "sickening."
The Republican Party, too, is calling for Thompson to step aside.
After a traffic stop on July 4 where Thompson presented a Wisconsin driver's license, inquiries into his residence uncovered at least four cases of domestic violence against women. Police reports from 2003 to 2009 indicate that his acts of violence took place in front of children, Fox 9 reported.
Thompson has yet to respond to the calls for his resignation from the governor and party leadership.
To see the original post and read related stories, follow this link to the WDIO-TV website. https://www.wdio.com/politics-news/gov-walz-rep-john-thompsons-resignation/6174285/
