Shaub added that the Missouri Republican inspired 'traitors, vandals thugs, and rioters everywhere.' Walter Shaub, the former director of the United States Office of Government Ethics, called Hawley the 'leader of the insurrection.' He should resign immediately,' de Blasio said. 'He sparked a violent incident that endangered lives and threatened the sanctity of our democracy just to further his own political ambitions.' 'None of today's violence happens without the seditious actions of de Blasio wrote. New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio shared the image too. 'The picture (among many) we will all remember from what we've witnessed today - you are symbol of this sedition,' tweeted former Republican National Committee Chairman Michael Steele, who's a Trump critic. On Twitter, the picture of Hawley, outside the Capitol Building with a raised left fist quickly circulated. 'Hawley’s actions in the last week had such impact that he deserves an impressive share of the blame for the blood that’s been shed,' the op-ed argued. Josh Hawley has blood on his hands in Capitol coup attempt.' That paper's editorial board lashed out at Hawley, headlining the piece, 'Sen. Hawley also sent out a fundraising plea as the chaos kicked off, according to the Kansas City Star. 'The violence must end, those who attacked police and broke the law must be prosecuted, and Congress must get back to work and finish its job.' 'Thank you to the brave law enforcement officials who have put their lives on the line,' his office tweeted around 4:30 p.m. Hawley did put out a statement commending law enforcement who kept senators safe.

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