An external security threat
The U.S. Capitol locked down Wednesday with lawmakers inside as violent clashes broke out between supporters of President Donald Trump and police.
An announcement was played inside the Capitol as lawmakers were meeting and expected to vote to affirm Joe Biden’s victory. Due to an “external security threat,” no one could enter or exit the Capitol complex, the recording said.
Both chambers abruptly went into recess.
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Protesters tore down metal barricades at the bottom of the Capitol’s steps and were met by officers in riot gear. Some tried to push past the officers who held shields and officers could be seen firing pepper spray into the crowd to keep them back. Some in the crowd were shouting “traitors” as officers tried to keep them back.
Is “protesters” the right word there? Wouldn’t “rioters” be a better fit? What do they call it when BLM activists resist police violence in the streets? In the streets, please note, not on the Capitol steps.
The skirmishes came just shortly after Trump addressed thousands of his supporters, riling up the crowd with his baseless claims of election fraud at a rally near the White House on Wednesday ahead of Congress’ vote.
“We will not let them silence your voices,” Trump told the protesters, who had lined up before sunrise to get a prime position to hear the president.
He said quite a few other coup-inciting things.
Forgot to include these:
Reports of shooting in the House.
https://twitter.com/MEPFuller/status/1346905489561579532?s=20
Jesus. Apparently he’s a journalist inside the House Chamber, and he’s reporting a hairy scene.
Reports are that the MAGAts let off tear gas canisters in the Capitol.
This is treason.
Yes it is.
If they have to call out the army to put down the riots, we may find ourselves a military state. It’s hard to get the army to just protect and serve. In the Roman Empire, they basically were in charge of who was in charge.
Pipe bomb confirmed (found and destroyed at RNC headquarters).
Even rioter is too mild. This is a violent insurrection, they are insurgents. The only difference between this lot and the usual people designated ‘insurgents’ is that these goons aren’t yelling “Allahu akbar” as they do it.
Agreed. I wrote that early on. A lot can happen in one day!