In a shocking incident at the Wisconsin Capitol, a man illegally entered the building carrying a handgun and demanded to see Gov. Tony Evers. The man, who was shirtless and armed, approached the governor's office but was unable to meet with him as Evers was not present at the time. He was subsequently arrested for openly carrying a firearm, which is against the law in the Capitol. The man did not possess a valid concealed carry permit.

However, this was not the end of the situation. The man was released on bail and later returned to the Capitol with a loaded assault rifle, once again demanding to see the governor. He was promptly taken into custody. This incident raised concerns about the security of public officials and the Capitol. Gov. Evers had previously appeared on a hit list of a gunman who targeted public officials, including Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell.

The incident serves as a reminder of the ongoing threats that politicians face in their line of work. Despite the alarming nature of the event, no immediate changes to security protocols were planned. The Wisconsin Capitol allows free access to the public from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. without the use of metal detectors. However, given the potential dangers faced by public officials, it may be necessary to reevaluate security measures to ensure their safety.

Gov. Tony Evers addressed the incident and reassured the public that he was unharmed. He expressed confidence in the Capitol police and State Patrol for their ability to keep him safe. Nevertheless, it is important to remain vigilant and cautious, as the suspect has claimed to have access to a large number of weapons and is comfortable using them. This incident serves as a reminder of the importance of protecting public officials and taking threats against them seriously. Authorities must continue to be proactive in preventing potentially dangerous situations and ensuring the safety of those in positions of power.