Mar. 27, 2025
HARRISBURG – Rep. Martina White (R-Philadelphia) released the following statement in response to District Attorney Larry Krasner’s recent comments in his Q&A with City & State on March 25:
“District Attorney Krasner’s comments, including his call for political opponents to be “punched in the face,” are reprehensible and dangerous. There is no place for violent rhetoric in our public discourse, especially from someone who holds the responsibility of enforcing the law.
“It is deeply troubling that the city’s top law enforcement official would resort to language that encourages physical violence against people he disagrees with politically. This is not just inappropriate, it is reckless. We have seen the consequences of politically motivated violence across the country. Leaders should be working to calm tensions, not inflame them.
“The people of Philadelphia deserve a district attorney focused on prosecuting violent criminals, not one who spends his time making extreme political statements and stoking division. Mr. Krasner’s words do not reflect the values of this city or the responsibilities of his office.”
Representative Martina White
170th District
Pennsylvania House of Representatives
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267.688.2590
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