Neither the Republican Party of Iowa nor the Republican National Committee responded to requests for comment. The RNC initially indicated it would release a statement to The Courier, but had not contacted The Courier by press time.

LeaAnn Saul, Black Hawk County Republican chairwoman, said the the anti-impeachment event will target Finkenauer, not Schwartz, and is a chance for Republicans to show support for President Donald Trump.

“They plan to be respectful and to stay on the sidewalk,” Saul said.

The GOP rally is scheduled at 5:30 p.m. Thursday.

Schwartz called on the Republican Party of Iowa to cancel the rally and to issue an apology “for putting a large bulls-eye on ourselves and our home again,” he said. “They need to just hold their demonstrations in public locations and not at the private home of elected officials.”

Schwartz has coordinated many progressive political demonstrations in Waterloo and Black Hawk County.

“I organize them in a manner that ensures everyone’s safety,” Schwartz said.

There will be a security presence, and Schwartz has requested anyone attending the fundraiser not wear a mask or costume.