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Rhode Island Republican Party Condemns Violent Rhetoric Following Attempted Assassination of President Trump

April 25th, 2026

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

April 25, 2026

Contact: communications@ri.gop

Rhode Island Republican Party Condemns Violent Rhetoric Following Attempted Assassination of President Trump

WARWICK, R.I. – The Rhode Island Republican Party is deeply thankful that President Donald J. Trump, Cabinet members, and members of the press were unharmed after the failed assassination attempt at the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner tonight. We commend the United States Secret Service for their swift and professional actions that protected everyone present. 

It is especially chilling that this attempted assassination occurred at the same building where President Ronald Reagan was shot in 1981. This third disturbing attempt on the President’s life is the latest and most serious consequence of years of toxic political rhetoric. It has now become mainstream to engage in inflammatory demonization of the President and conservative voices, labeling them as existential threats to democracy. This has created a poisonous environment that increasingly normalizes domestic political terrorism.

Political violence is a direct threat to the First Amendment because it replaces open debate with fear and intimidation. When citizens or elected officials worry that expressing their views could result in violence or assassination attempts, free speech is effectively silenced. The First Amendment depends on a safe environment where ideas can be debated peacefully, not one where disagreement is settled by bullets. Tragically, the recent attempted shooting of President Trump is the latest reminder that toxic rhetoric and political hatred are eroding the foundational right of every American to speak, assemble, and participate in public discourse without fear.

RIGOP Chairman Allyn Meyers stated: “When political opponents treat the President and conservatives as enemies rather than fellow Americans, they help fuel the hatred that leads to assassination attempts. We must unequivocally reject this toxic climate.”

 

We thank God that this cowardly attack failed and that President Trump and everyone at the event remained safe. The Rhode Island Republican Party stands firmly in support of strong protection for all elected officials.

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RI Republicans on the Move!!

April 25th, 2026
New Chairman Allyn Meyers on 10 News Conference. He’s laser-focused on building our city and town committees from the ground up, energizing the grassroots, and assembling the strongest team yet for the 2026 Governor’s race. While President Trump and the White House deliver results for working Americans, Rhode Island remains stuck under one-party Democrat failure:
 
The Washington Bridge disaster and last night’s RT10 continues to crush commutes, businesses, and family budgets a direct result of decades of neglect and incompetence. Enough is enough. Rhode Islanders are done watching our state lag behind while the rest of the country surges forward. 2026 is our year to take Rhode Island back!

 

See Allyn Meyers with Gene Valicenti on Channel 10 News Conference here

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We Want You!

April 21st, 2026

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Portsmouth Republicans Adopt-a-Spot

April 18th, 2026

Ready for Spring!  Portsmouth Republicans keeping Portsmouth beautiful.

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Gun Rights Bills Being Heard at the State House

April 7th, 2026

April 7, 2026

Dear Fellow Rhode Islanders,

This Wednesday, April 8, the House Judiciary Committee will hold a public hearing on a package of anti-gun bills that represent a serious threat to our Second Amendment rights here in Rhode Island. The hearing begins at 4:00 PM in the House Lounge at the Rhode Island State House (82 Smith Street, Providence). Several restrictive bills are scheduled, including:

  • H8073 – A broad prohibition on firearms possession 
  • H8075 – Mandatory firearm liability insurance 
  • H8071 – Background checks for ammunition purchases 
  • H7035 – One firearm per 30-day purchase limit 
  • H7755 – Mandatory 8-hour firearm safety training 

And several others aimed at limiting carry rights, expanding background checks, and holding the firearm industry accountable in new ways. For full details on the bills and instructions for attending or testifying, visit: https://rigunrights.com/april-8-at-the-state-house-gun-rights-bills-up-for-committee-hearing/

These bills are part of a coordinated push to further restrict law-abiding gun owners.

The volume of opposition shown at the hearing matters.

What you can do right now:

Show up in-person. Arrive early, wear something yellow, if possible, to show unity, and sign-in as opposed to these bills. You do not have to testify (though brief testimony is welcome up to 3 minutes max). There will be security screenings at the entrance. Overflow rooms will be available. Even if you can only stay for part of the hearing, your presence helps demonstrate that Rhode Islanders value and will defend our constitutional rights.

Contact members of the House Judiciary Committee at HouseJudiciary@rilegislature.gov, and urge them to vote NO on these bills. 

Spread the word to friends and fellow gun owners.

Register to vote as a Republican at https://vote.sos.ri.gov/Home/RegistertoVote?ActiveFlag=1 and show up in November.

Thank you for standing up for our Constitutional rights. Your support, turnout, and vote will all make a difference in helping to preserve our freedoms.
Allyn Meyers

Chairman, Rhode Island Republican Party

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Urgent Alert for ALL Rhode Island Gun Owners

April 6th, 2026

“URGENT All Rhode Island Gun Owners Your Rights Are Under Attack April 8th!”

We need people early to fill the hearing room! The earlier the better. Line up at the House Lounge, 2nd Floor Right (west) side of the building.
 
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Stop These 5 Dangerous Democrat Bills

April 6th, 2026

Rhode Island Democrats are trying to ram through 5 dangerous bills that would weaken our elections and destroy voter confidence.

Here’s exactly what they’re pushing:

• S2404 – Lower the voting age to 16 in local elections
• S2590 & S2951 – Force confusing Ranked Choice Voting (already banned in 17 states)
• S3113 – Extend the recount window to 9 days and block certification of winners
• S3143 – Create a new “Voting Rights Act” that turns elections into a lawsuit factory

Republicans are fighting hard to protect election integrity and keep our elections secure and fair.

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Rhode Island deserves better!

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RNC Statement on Democrats’ Criticism of President Trump’s Recue of American Airman Behind Enemy Lines in Iran

April 6th, 2026

This was reposted by the RI Republican Party

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Portsmouth Republicans Adopt-a-Spot

March 31st, 2026

Here is the spot adopted by the Portsmouth Republicans.  

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RIGOP Condemns Providence Democrats’ Broken Moral Compass Over Removal of Mural Honoring Murdered Ukrainian Refugee Iryna Zarutska

March 31st, 2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

March 31, 2026

Contact: communications@ri.gop

RIGOP Condemns Providence Democrats’ Broken Moral Compass Over Removal of Mural Honoring Murdered Ukrainian Refugee Iryna Zarutska

The Rhode Island Republican Party today denounced Providence Mayor Brett Smiley, State Rep. David Morales, and their Democrat allies for demanding the removal of a privately funded mural honoring Iryna Zarutska, the 23-year-old Ukrainian refugee brutally murdered last summer. Their actions reveal a disturbing willingness to erase the memory of a tragic victim rather than confront the failures of soft-on-crime policies that enabled her killer. In a shocking display of misplaced priorities, Mayor Smiley labeled the mural “divisive” and “misguided,” claiming it “does not represent Providence.” Socialist mayoral candidate and State Representative David Morales went further, declaring that the mural “does not reflect Providence’s values” and would make residents “feel less safe.”

“Honoring the memory of an innocent young woman who was stabbed to death by a repeat offender somehow violates ‘Providence values’? This is moral bankruptcy,” said RIGOP Chairman Allyn Meyers. “Iryna Zarutska’s murder was preventable. Her alleged killer had a lengthy record of lower-level charges that resulted in little to no jail time. Instead of facing this reality and fighting for tougher accountability, Mayor Smiley and Rep. Morales want to whitewash her story from public view. Their moral compass is completely broken.”

The controversy erupted after the mural became part of a national effort to highlight the human cost of lenient criminal justice policies. Zarutska’s killing drew the nation’s attention due to the suspect’s prior arrests and failures in the system, issues Rhode Island Democrats have repeatedly downplayed through soft on crime policies over public safety. Republicans stand with the vast majority of Rhode Islanders who believe victims deserve remembrance and repeat offenders deserve consequences. Erasing Iryna’s face from a Providence wall does not make anyone safer; it only protects failed progressive ideology from scrutiny.

 

“The Democrat leadership in Providence would rather tear down a memorial to a murdered immigrant than admit their policies endanger law-abiding citizens,” the Chairman continued. “This isn’t compassion. It’s cowardice. Rhode Island families deserve leaders who put public safety first, not politicians more concerned with political optics than preventing the next tragedy.” The RIGOP calls on all Rhode Islanders to reject this shameful erasure and demand accountability from officials who value ideology over innocent lives.

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