Sununu cancels outdoor inaugural, cites 'armed protesters' at his home [View all]
CONCORD — Citing the risk of “armed protesters,” Gov. Chris Sununu canceled next Thursday’s ceremony outside the State House at which he was to be sworn in to a third term.
Instead, Sununu said, he will take the oath in a small ceremony inside the State House that day and give a live speech at 7 p.m. The ceremony may be viewed online, Sununu said.
“My first responsibility is ensuring the safety of my family and our citizens,” Sununu said.
The announcement came two days after one person was arrested and nine others were fined $100 following a protest outside Sununu’s home in Newfields. For weeks, picketers have assembled outside the governor’s home, protesting that he violated the Constitution by declaring a “perpetual emergency” for the pandemic.
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