By JOSHUA A. SIMMONS
Coral Springs Vice Mayor Joshua A. Simmons
Coral Springs Vice Mayor Joshua A. Simmons
Credits: City of Coral Springs
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January 8, 2021 at 11:27 AM
CORAL SPRINGS, FL – Two days ago, many of us witnessed an attempted coup when domestic terrorists, white supremacists, neo-nazis, and confederate sympathizers laid siege to the United States Capitol building.
What made this violent and treasonous act more disturbing is that both the House of Representatives and Senators were in their respective chambers carrying out their duties to certify the lawful election of President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris.
Even more glaring, as someone who attended and helped organize racial protests this summer, was the lack of police presence as individuals destroyed, looted, and rioted in the Capitol building.
US Law Enforcement Authorities Step Up Investigation of Capitol Hill Riots
January 08, 2021
A supporter of U.S. President Donald Trump wears a gas mask as he protests after storming the U.S. Capitol, Jan. 6, 2021.
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U.S. law enforcement authorities are stepping up a criminal investigation into Wednesday s attack on the U.S. Capitol by supporters of President Donald Trump that could include his role in instigating the mob.
Acting U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia Michael Sherwin said a total of 55 people have been charged with various crimes, including 15 people in connection with rioting at the Capitol.
The attack on the Capitol is what happens when you decide out of fear or for whatever other reason that it’s best to give the narcissist what he wants, because denying him is too much trouble.
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