"This includes out of state militia groups and hate groups planning to travel from across the country to disrupt our democratic process with acts of violence," Northam said. “I believe them when they say this is a peaceful event -- that’s what democracy is,” Northam said. "It makes no sense to ban every other weapon but allow firearms when intelligence shows a threat of armed militia groups storming our capitol," Northam said. CLICK HERE FOR THE FOX NEWS APPHe called on the event organizers to "disavow anyone who wishes to use Monday's rally to advance a violent agenda." "I call on them to discourage people from other states from coming to Virginia with violent intent," Northam added.

Source: Fox News January 15, 2020 22:18 UTC