Forcefully state that “that’s not us, and they represent no segment or part of our party or movement.” Then be done with it. That doesn’t require any investigations.
This statement says you believe the events that happened did happen as stated in the "narrative".
Before you read this article, did you know who Rob Smith was and that he was gay? I didn't. I never heard of him and I would never recognize him.
Yet his alleged attackers knew he was gay. Was he wearing an "I'm gay" button?
This has a Jussie Smollett feel to it. Someone most people never heard of is attacked for being black and gay. Now he's 'famous' to the mainstream media. Did anyone know who Jussie Smollett was before he was "attacked by Trump supporters"?
I did a name search. You should too. Search "Rob Smith" and read the articles.
From what I read I have questions. I don't take this at face value without evidence. No one should.