Bloodshed, racism, hatred, political polarization, sedition, treason, sexism, xenophobia, violence, lies, and heinous disrespect of democracy are the fruits of Trumpism. The sad irony is that we have warned people of this. We told the world that such terrible things would happen. Donald Trump should be immediately removed from office either by impeachment and removal by the Senate or the invoking of the 25th Amendment (as advocated by over 100 Democrats and many Republicans). From his lie about Barack Obama's citizenship status to his provoking of terrorists who stormed the Capitol, Donald Trump has shown the world who he is. So, there is no excuse of anyone to not know the truth of the legacy of his evil Presidency. Thousands of people were in the Freedom Plaza on January 5, 2021. On that date, at least 10 people were arrested and 7 others were on weapons charges. January 6, 2021 is a date that will live in infamy as thousands of fascists (filled with white racists, Qanon followers, Proud Boys members, and other evil people) stormed the U.S. Congress. This has never happened since 1814 during the War of 1812 when British forces stormed the U.S. Congress building. Terrified Congressmen and Congresswoman took cover under desks. One Trump supporter waved a Confederate flag in the halls of Congress. The actions of the mob represent total treason. There is no other way to put it. The viciousness of white racism, terrorism, and violent extremism are on full display by those evil folks. Congress people, who wanted to eliminate the election results, are complicit in this disaster too.
D.C. Capitol police was overrun by a mob of thugs who could care less about democracy or freedom. These terrorists made a mockery of God and justice. Their actions have no justification at any circumstance. We can protest and dissent, but there is no justification for violent insurrection against innocent people and innocent property. Capitol building windows and objects have been vandalized, people have been threatened, extremists used vulgarity in advancing anti-democratic principles, and one woman (an Air Force veteran) has died. Desks were damaged, and files were trashed by insurrectionists. This failed fascist coup d'etat on January 6, 2021 represents how fragile our democracy is, and now the D.C. National Guard is placed on a 30 day mobilization. Trump instigated insurrection against a constitutional function of the U.S. government (which is the confirmation of the victory of Joe Biden and Kamala Devi Harris by the U.S. Congress). We already know that if black people and Muslims stormed the Congress, the response would be shift, death would be more, and more people would be arrested. There is a double standard because of white privilege and racial reasons. Now, only a little over 80 people have been arrested so far. This started when Trump for years agitated mobs to do violence. Trump said when the looting starts, the shooting stars. The plans for violence by the far right extremists have been planned for months (from the Stop the Steal movement, Qanon followers, Trump loyalists, extremist militia groups, and to the Proud Boys). On January 6, 2021, During the initial rally, Trump encouraged his supporters to "fight like h__" for Republicans to "take back our country", and asked his supporters to march to the U.S. Capitol, while Giuliani called for them to engage in "a trial by combat." As far as I'm considered, Trump and Giuliani including the mobs are traitors to America. Trump called the terrorists lovable people which is a disgrace. Donald Trump declared they would be "going to the Capitol and we're going to try and give" Republicans "the kind of pride and boldness that they need to take back our country."
At 1:00 pm, Trump supporters were provoked by the speech of Trump. They left the Washington monument area. They came to the Capitol building. Many of them used social media sites like Gab and Parler that called for violence against Congress. By 2:15 pm., the storming of the United States Capitol started. These terrorists and thugs overtook barricades manned by the D.C. police. The Capitol security told members of Congress to take cover. Some buildings were evacuated. They or the fascists entered the National Statuary Hall too. They or the domestic terrorists took their acts to invade the U.S. Capitol. This happened during the early debate on accepting electors from Arizona. Paul Gosar and Ted Cruz did treason by fighting to not make Arizona's votes count for Biden/Kamala. Most of the rioters came into the Capitol by foot. Some used ropes and ladders to invade the buildings. Windows were heavily broken. The buildings in the complex were on lockdown. Members of Congress were told to use gas masks. Law enforcement used tear gas. Some staff rescued a box of sealed electoral college votes to prevent them from being damaged by terrorists. The Capitol police was overwhelmed. An armed standoff was in the Capitol building where one woman was shot and killed (who was a Trump supporter). Security personnel drew guns inside the House of Representative chamber. The doors were barricaded with furniture. In a stairway, one officer fired a shot at a man coming toward him. The woman who died was Ashli Babbitt, who was an invader. She climbed via a barricade door behind the House chamber and died from her injuries. Many of these terrorists had concealed weapons in the location. Vandalism and looting occurred all over the Capitol building. Many of these pro-Trump rioters stormed the officers of Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, flipping table, and ripping phones from the wall. Trash was thrown everywhere including the elevators. Glass windows were broken. Press equipment from the Associated Press was destroyed.
Many of these terrorists chased and assaulted reporters. Multiple officers were injured in the violence at the Capitol. It would only be after 6 pm. where National Guard, D.C. police, and other law enforcement agencies forced the criminals out of the Capitol ground slowly. 200 Virginia State troopers, Virginia National Guard, Maryland police, Maryland National Guard, the ca. 1,100 D.C. National Guard Guard, the New Jersey State Police, and other forces came to stop the violence. The National Guard was initially rejected by Trump and approved by Vice President Pence. Terrorists had pike bombs. Furniture was overturned. The Capitol police used smoke grenades to clear rioters from the building. FBI and Department of Homeland Security agents were in the building too. On January 6, many state capitols were closed for safety reasons. Militia members tried to storm the Georgia State Capitol. Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffenssperger and other officials were evacuated. By 3:15 pm, most of the people disbanded outside of the Georgia Capitol. Protests were in the Kansas State Capitol and in St. Paul, Minnesota. Protesters and counter protesters were at the Ohio Statehouse in Columbus, Ohio. A prayer rally was led by 2 Tennessee lawmakers at the Legislative plaza in Nashville. That crowd was about 150 people. Trump's Twitter was suspended for promoting falsehoods. Pence condemned the violence at the Capitol, but he was Trump's great supporters for years during the days of Charlottesville, etc. Pence whitewashed Trump's evil behavior for years. McConnell for weeks after the election refused to call Joe Biden as President elect until recently.
Washington, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser issued a curfew at 6 pm. These mobs of terrorists weren't afraid of the police, and they were prideful in their actions of treason. Governor Ralph Northam of Virginia issued a curfew for nearby Alexandria and Arlington County in Northern Virginia. One person was arrested for having a vehicle with a rifle and Molotov cocktails near one bomb. Reporters were still attacked by terrorists. By 6:08 pm, police arrested many people and seized firearms. 3 more people died because of medical emergencies. Congress reconvened. We should remember the over 100 House Republicans and the 7 Republicans who voted to overturn the results of the 2020 election. The Senators, who are traitors, are Ted Cruz, Josh Hawley, Cindy Hyde-Smith, John Neely Kennedy, Rick Scott, Roger Marshall, and Tommy Tuberville. People in America and worldwide have condemned the terrorism found in Washington, D.C.. Many Capitol police allowed people to go to the Capitol. One police officer took a selfie with a terrorist. Other Capitol police tried to stop the mayhem. This was a massive security failure and a massive investigation ought to exist. Law enforcement just dropped the ball. This coup d'etat attempt has been condemned by Joe Biden, Kamala Harris, even Liz Cheney, Mitt Romney, all 4 former living Presidents, and others. One terrorist who breached the Capitol grounds was Derricks Evans, a newly elected member of the West Virginia House of Delegates. The Sergeant at Arms of the Texas Republican Party was removed after expressing support for the rioters on Facebook. Trump used sedition to incite insurrection against American democracy and against the United States of America. Many resignations have existed from the Trump Presidency like Deputy National Security Advisor Matthew Pottinger, the chief of staff for First Lady Malenia Trump Stephanie Grisham, Sarah Matthews, Anna Christinia Niceta Lloyd, Elaine Chao (who was the Department of Transpiration head), Betsy DeVos, Paul D. Irving, and Mick Mulvaney. Some Capitol police acted in co-hoots with some of the insurrectionists. It is no secret that right wing extremists have influenced and infiltrated some law enforcement and even some elements of the military. That is documented. BLM protesters would never get away with this. There are accusations that many of the rioters were given inside information on secret Capitol buildings by some police officers. That allegation should be completely investigated. Reportedly, the Capitol police rejected offers of assistance. We know that some cops removed the barricades to allow the terrorists to storm the Capitol building. Rep. Mo Brooks of Alabama agitated the crowd and called on the crowd to take names. Mo Brooks is another advocate of insurrection. Some of the Capitol police aided and abetted terrorists by using selfies with them and other evil things. Any cop who did that should be fired. Steven Sund is the U.S. Capitol Chief of Police. He has resigned. The Sergeant of Arms at the House and Senate have resigned too. It is important to recognize that many D.C. Capitol police heroically tried to stop the fascists. One police officer died by the actions of fascists (who had metal weapons harming people).
By 3:28 pm. on January 7, 2021, Vice President Pence cleared that Joe Biden and Kamala Harris will take office as President and Vice President on January 20, 2021. Immediately, pro-Trump extremists called Pence Judas, because they refuse to acknowledge reality. Many want Trump to be impeached (said by Senator Ed Markley of Massachusetts and Governor J.B. Pritzker of Illinois) and removed from office or the Vice President to invoke the 25th Amendment to remove Trump from office (as promoted by Representatives Ted Lieu, Charlie Crist, and Doris Matsui). Even some cabinet members of the Trump White House had preliminary discussions about the possibility of invoking the 25th Amendment to remove Trump. What we saw on January 6, 2021 was a disgrace. It was an attack on American democracy. We will overcome this crisis. Yet, those, who are responsible for this failed terrorist coup attempt, must be held accountable for this evil. Congresswoman Cori Bush introduced a resolution to have Republican member of the House (who supported contesting battleground states' efforts) in the joint session of Congress to be investigated and expelled form office. Trump is ultimately responsible for this too. There is no question that Trump's actions are impeachable. From Trump's inhumane response to the pandemic to his assault on democratic rights, Donald Trump is the worst President of my lifetime. This is not new. Mobs murdered and terrorized black people for centuries. Native Americans experienced genocide in both Americas for centuries. Trump incited insurrection against the United States of America. Trump has committed outright treason. Likewise, the good news is that we have the chance to be better as a nation. We should fight for justice for all as our eternal credo.
By Timothy
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