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Today was the Constitutional certification of the Electoral College for the 2020 election.
It's the confirmation of Joe Biden as the next president.
Trump has been denying the election results and inciting supporters to "stand by" for this very day.
Today was the Constitutional certification of the Electoral College for the 2020 election.
It's the confirmation of Joe Biden as the next president.
Trump has been denying the election results and inciting supporters to "stand by" for this very day.
Who was inside the Capitol building?
Congress (composed of 535 Members - 100 Senators & 435 Representatives)
Vice President Pence
House Speaker Polosi
Senate Majority Leader McConnell
Vice President-elect Harris
Capitol staff members
Press and reporters
and more!
Congress (composed of 535 Members - 100 Senators & 435 Representatives)
Vice President Pence
House Speaker Polosi
Senate Majority Leader McConnell
Vice President-elect Harris
Capitol staff members
Press and reporters
and more!
In other words, the most important political leaders in the country were present in the Capitol building during this coup.
This includes the first 3 people who are in the line of presidential succession:
Vice President,
House Speaker,
& President pro tempore of the Senate
This includes the first 3 people who are in the line of presidential succession:
Vice President,
House Speaker,
& President pro tempore of the Senate
What happened?
Terrorists invaded the Capitol building with “Make America Great Again” swag.
Some law enforcement tried to stop it while others took selfies with terrorists.
Congress took shelter in the building.
Press is being targeted with violence.
This is a coup.
Terrorists invaded the Capitol building with “Make America Great Again” swag.
Some law enforcement tried to stop it while others took selfies with terrorists.
Congress took shelter in the building.
Press is being targeted with violence.
This is a coup.
So far...
Vice President Pence, not Trump, approved the National Guard mobilization.
A woman was shot & killed inside the Capitol.
One improvised explosive device was found.
Another bomb was found at the RNC headquarters.
Trump supporters are also rioting at state capitols.
Vice President Pence, not Trump, approved the National Guard mobilization.
A woman was shot & killed inside the Capitol.
One improvised explosive device was found.
Another bomb was found at the RNC headquarters.
Trump supporters are also rioting at state capitols.
Sources:
https://www.cnbc.com/2021/01/06/buildings-in-us-capitol-complex-evacuated-amid-pro-trump-protests.html
https://www.mcclatchydc.com/news/nation-world/national/article248312785.html
https://thehill.com/homenews/house/532925-capitol-police-evacuate-madison-cannon-buildings
https://www.vox.com/2021/1/6/22217736/state-capitol-stop-the-steal-protests-rallies https://twitter.com/shomaristone/status/1346941715895250949
https://www.cnbc.com/2021/01/06/buildings-in-us-capitol-complex-evacuated-amid-pro-trump-protests.html
https://www.mcclatchydc.com/news/nation-world/national/article248312785.html
https://thehill.com/homenews/house/532925-capitol-police-evacuate-madison-cannon-buildings
https://www.vox.com/2021/1/6/22217736/state-capitol-stop-the-steal-protests-rallies https://twitter.com/shomaristone/status/1346941715895250949