An FBI probe is investigating whether or not the pro-Trump mob that stormed the U.S. Capitol last week aimed to "capture and assassinate elected officials."
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What a way to kick off a new year. Max Rose announced he would not run for mayor of New York City, but considering that happened on Sunday, that’s already ancient history. It really has been A Week™. So let’s just get into it.
Trump mob storms U.S. Capitol
As members of Congress convened on Jan. 6 to certify the election of President-elect Joe Biden, a band of Trump supporters broke into the U.S. Capitol and forced senators and members of Congress to evacuate and hide, delaying the final vote for hours. It left at least five people dead, including a U.S. Capitol Police officer. Thousands of Trump supporters, including at least some displaying Nazi symbolism, Confederate flags and other white supremicist iconography, came to Washington to protest the certification of the election based on false claims of voter fraud perpetuated by Trump and other elected officials. The president has incorrectly insisted that he won the election and that Biden was propelled to vict
How a Trump mob froze American democracy
Marc Fisher, Meagan Flynn, Jessica Contrera and Carol D. Leonnig, The Washington Post
Jan. 7, 2021
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1of14Tear gas is fired at supporters of President Donald Trump who stormed the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.Photo for The Washington Post by Evelyn HocksteinShow MoreShow Less
2of14Supporters of President Donald Trump storm the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.Photo for The Washington Post by Evelyn HocksteinShow MoreShow Less
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4of14Supporters demonstrate on behalf of President Donald Trump at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.Photo for The Washington Post by Evelyn HocksteinShow MoreShow Less
Donald Trump is slammed for saying HE called in the National Guard to quell DC riots when it was Mike Pence as president returns to Twitter with video admitting he will leave White House
President Donald Trump released a short video Thursday night where he blasted the heinous attack and called for national healing – and called for an orderly and seamless transition to a new administration Now, Congress has certified the results, and new administration will be inaugurated on January 20. My focus now turns to ensuring a smooth orderly and seamless transition of power, he said
The president also claimed he immediately called up the National Guard , despite media reporting it was Mike Pence who took control and ordered the forces
Pompeo, the Secretary of State, and Treasury Secretary Mnuchin have reportedly discussed removing Trump
Both men have held informal discussions with their staff about the 25th Amendment, CNBC reported
Both men reportedly concluded that the 25th Amendment was not the way forward for the country
They felt it would take too long, with only 13 days left; and they feared it would fan the flames of unrest
They were also unsure if three secretaries in acting roles without Senate confirmation could cast a vote
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Trump had incited sedition against the US
Pelosi demanded the president s removal from office, as did Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer