Wake Republican Party chairwoman says Trump supporters not responsible for attack at Capitol

Wake County Republican Party chairwoman Donna Williams claims supporters of President Donald Trump weren't responsible for the attack.

She recounted her experience in a letter emailed to other members of the party. She said she, and hundreds of other Wake County Republicans went to D.C. to show support for the president and thank him for his service.

"For it to end the way it did...it was heartbreaking," described Williams.

She traveled with hundreds of other Republicans to participate in Trump's 'March to Save America' rally.

"It was such a prayerful and patriotic time. It was a lot of different speakers," said Williams.

Then the event turned violent when rioters breached the Capitol, causing the building to go on lockdown.

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In her letter, Williams wrote "I do not believe that patriotic Republicans started the riots. I personally observed what appeared to be professional agitators inciting violence from the crowd."

"I don't know 100% because I don't know every single person that was there," she said on Saturday.

There hasn't been evidence showing anyone was paid to take part.

Deb Newton, a lawyer and Republican, blames President Trump for urging some of his protestors to march to the Capitol grounds in protest of the Electoral College vote count.

"It was clear instigation of sedition. It was shocking," she said.

Newton said the letter from Williams failed to address who should be held accountable for the breach.

"Whether you are a Democrat, a Republican, a Libertarian or non-party affiliated at all...every American needs to renunciate that activity," she added.

In the letter to members, Williams said in order to heal, it's important to turn attention away from what's happening nationally and focus on Wake County.