The Republican senator, the Miami congressman responds to the protests on Capitol Hill

PEMBROKE PARK, Fla. – Florida Republican Sen. Marco Rubio had not revealed his position on Wednesday’s Electoral College certification, but is talking on social media about the closure of the U.S. Capitol after protesters violated barricades and stormed the Capitol.

His first tweet: “There’s nothing patriotic about what’s happening on Capitol Hill,” Rubio tweeted. “This is a 3rd world-style anti-American anarchy.”

His last tweet was addressed directly to the president.

“Mr. President: Law enforcement men and women are being assaulted. It is essential that you help restore order by sending resources to help the police and ask those who do so to stop. “

On Saturday, dozens of protesters gathered in Miami’s West End Park and then marched on Rubio’s home in West Miami, demanding that he reject Electoral College totals that show Joe Biden won the race to be president. or that they will vote for him.

One of the new Republicans in the Miami Congress, Carlos Gimenez, also commented on the events that unfolded.