New York GOP HQ vandalized with Nazi imagery second time in two weeks: 'Vile and hateful defacement'

The New York State GOP headquarters in Albany, New York was defaced with Nazi imagery for the second time in the last two weeks, the New York Republican Party posted on Tuesday. GOP Chairwoman of House Republican Leadership Elise Stefanik (R-NY) as well as other Republican lawmakers from New York slammed the vandalism.

Stefanik wrote on X, "My Statement on NYGOP Headquarters Vandalized for Second Time: The vile and hateful defacement of the New York Republican Party Headquarters with Nazi imagery for the second time in just two weeks is a disgusting criminal act and a direct threat to the hardworking staff of the New York Republican Party. This was not a random act of vandalism—it was an escalation of political hatred deliberately aimed at intimidating Republicans and silencing our voices."

"I stand in full solidarity with the NYGOP and all those who reject political violence. We must ensure the perpetrator of this heinous crime is swiftly identified and prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. I am grateful to the Albany Police Department and the Albany County District Attorney’s office for treating this matter with the seriousness it demands. We must never tolerate political violence, regardless of the target. It’s time to restore respect, dialogue, and decency to our political discourse," Stefanik added.

In a statement from Ed Cox, the NYGOP Chair said, "Republican Party headquarters has been defaced with Nazi imagery for the second time in two weeks. This hateful vandalism invites political violence and threatens the wellbeing of our employees and guests."

"We appreciate Governor Hochul's condemnation of the initial act of vandalism. Chuck Schumer, with his constant demagoguery and past calls to political violence and AOC, with her present 'Fight the Oligarchy' tour, are fueling a climate of hostility that emboldens such hateful actors. They must immediately call on their supporters to reject political violence and restore civility to our discourse," Cox added.

The New York Post reported that the Albany Police Department, as well as the district attorney, are investigating the vandalism.

Rep. Mike Lawler (R-NY) said, “The growing calls for political violence we’re seeing around the country are being fueled by Democrats like Chuck Schumer, JB Pritzker, Federica Wilson, and others, who have used reckless rhetoric and actions, calling for Republicans to ‘not know a moment of peace,’ saying Republicans are ‘traitors,’ sending paid far-left activists to disrupt events, and creating a climate of hostility that emboldens and encourages these acts."