Wisconsin Governor Prepared to Activate National Guard After Vandals Tear Down Statues, Assault Senator

Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers speaks in Madison, Wis., on Feb. 6, 2020. Steve Apps/Wisconsin State Journal via AP

Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers said officials may activate the National Guard after a night of chaos in Madison, including an assault of a state senator.

Evers, a Democrat, said Wednesday morning that what unfolded in Madison “presented a stark contrast from the peaceful protests we have seen across our state in recent weeks, including significant damage to state property.”