Gov. Larry Hogan said there is no place for hate in our society in a statement released regarding white supremacist demonstrations.
"Hate has no place in our society, and these white supremacists and the racism and bigotry they spew are not welcome in our state – today, this weekend, or ever," Hogan said in a statement released before the Unite the Right Rally in Washington D.C. on Aug. 12. "As we face this invasion of vile and perverted ideology infesting our region, we stand united in our conviction that a diverse and inclusive Maryland is a stronger Maryland."
Hogan said all people can call Maryland home because diversity is celebrated in the state.
"That will never change as long as I am governor," Hogan said.
The governor had promised to give extra resources to D.C. for the rally held in front of the White House. Approximately two dozen white nationalists attended the rally. Counter-protesters vastly outnumbered them.
National Park Service must approve "First Amendment events," according to The Cut.
Jason Kessler, who organized the Unite The Right rally, planned for approximately 400 to attend the rally.
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