Sen. Lee Reacts To Protests At Governor’s, Governor-Elect’s Homes
Nov 16, 2020, 7:19 AM | Updated: 8:12 am
OREM, Utah – Demonstrators over the weekend took to the streets of Orem outside Gov. Gary Herbert’s private residence to protest against the statewide mask mandate.
While the protest didn’t adhere to either the mask mandate or local ordinances that make it unlawful to protest outside the private homes of leaders, no arrests were made.
It’s unclear if authorities issued any citations.
Sen. Mike Lee tweeted about the protest Sunday night, writing that Utahns shouldn’t be protesting outside people’s houses.
“Don’t protest at someone’s home,” he wrote, linking to a Deseret.com article. “Protest all you want, but don’t threaten the family of the person you’re trying to influence. And make no mistake – that’s exactly what you’re doing when you show up to protest at the place where they sleep.”
Don’t protest at someone’s home. Protest all you want, but don’t threaten the family of the person you’re trying to influence. And make no mistake—that’s exactly what you’re doing when you show up to protest at the place where they sleep. https://t.co/9XpXlIFrh7
— Mike Lee (@SenMikeLee) November 16, 2020
Protesters also showed up outside Governor-Elect Spencer Cox’s house in Fairview. The lieutenant governor posted on Twitter that he handed out refreshments to those who made the journey.
“Never dreamed I would have protesters at my home in Fairview,” he posted. “But we don’t get many vistors, so if you make the long drive, the least we can do is make you cookies and hot chocolate. I’m glad I got a chance to tell them I love them even if we disagree on masks.”
Never dreamed I would have protestors at my home in Fairview. But we don’t get many visitors, so if you make the long drive, the least we can do is make you cookies and hot chocolate. I’m glad I got a chance to tell them I love them even if we disagree on masks. #OneUtah pic.twitter.com/lFTZ12e0wT
— Spencer Cox (@SpencerJCox) November 15, 2020
Utah’s mask mandate is currently in effect for all public spaces, and Herbert has asked Utahns not to gather in social groups with people outside their household for one more week. The state is not in a shutdown.
