WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 -- Sen. Bernie Moreno issued the following press release:
Today, Senator Bernie Moreno (R-Ohio) sent a letter to Lucas County Commissioner Pete Gerken condemning his dangerous rhetoric that labeled DHS employees, ICE, and border patrol agents as a "terrorist group."
"I find it extremely ironic that previously you publicly called for President Trump to be 'respectful toward the local community,'" wrote Senator Moreno. "Yet, you yourself, in a public meeting, called federal law enforcement officers, who sacrifice so much to uphold our laws and keep our communities safe, 'terrorists.' Although your unhinged conduct, which is wholly unfit for someone holding public office, should not be surprising as you clearly have a pat...