LEXINGTON, Ky. (LEX 18) — Leixngton Police confirm that they are investigating an act of vandalism at Kentucky Congressman Andy Barr's Lexington campaign headquarters.
According to the agency, officers responded to the office just before 3 p.m. Thursday for reports of vandalism. When they arrived, the male suspect was not present and no staffers reported injuries.
"The Lexington Police Department will work with the Capital Police Department concerning this incident," LPD said. "This remains an active and ongoing investigation."
In a post to X, Barr thanked Lexington Police for their swift response, and his communications director released a statement regarding what he called a "break-in" on Barr's campaign website.
“Just 48 hours after the President’s historic State of the Union Address, a radical extremist broke into the campaign office of Andy Barr—the champion of the America First movement in Kentucky. While we are relieved that our staff and volunteers are safe, this is a cowardly attempt to intimidate our movement. We want to thank the Lexington Police Department for their swift and professional response. Let there be no doubt: Andy Barr will not be intimidated. He will never back down from his principles or fighting for the hardworking people of Kentucky. This radical was motivated to attack our office because he disagreed with Andy Barr’s conservative beliefs. Political violence has been a growing trend in our country, and there is no place for it.”
