Mullin, Cole Condemn Hateful Vandalism

Statement

Congressman Markwayne Mullin (OK-02) and Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) reacted after images surfaced of hateful and racist vandalism in two Oklahoma City locations. Today, both the Chickasaw Nation's Oklahoma City Area Office and the Oklahoma Democratic Party headquarters were vandalized.

"There is no place in this country for hate," said Mullin. "I am saddened to see such hate take place in the great state of Oklahoma. These actions at both the Oklahoma Democratic Party headquarters and the Chickasaw Nation Area Office are disgusting and will never be tolerated."

"I am appalled by these destructive acts of hate, and I strongly condemn both counts which took place today," said Cole. "As a member of the Chickasaw Nation, I am absolutely disgusted by the racist vandalism on my tribe's Oklahoma City headquarters. I was also sickened by the incident at the Oklahoma Democratic Party headquarters. There is no place in our communities for such despicable symbols and language so clearly meant to threaten other human beings and those with differing points of view. In the days ahead, I have every confidence in our law enforcement to investigate and ensure justice is served."

Mullin and Cole are two of the four Native Americans currently serving in Congress. Mullin is a member of the Cherokee Nation and Cole is a member of the Chickasaw Nation.

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