Trump Supporters attack cops and storm The Capitol
In a chaotic rally Wednesday morning, Pro-Trump protesters attempted to occupy the Capitol Building. Thousands of Trump supporters stormed through metal barricades around the back of the Capitol on Jan. 6 as even more gathered in the city to protest Congress’ upcoming certification of Joe Biden’s victory.
Videos circulated showing a huge group of protesters pushing over the barricades and marching toward the Capitol Building. Police tried unsuccessfully to control the protesters, as they climbed and kicked aside the barricades, many of them also clashing violently with the officers.
Trump encouraged his supporters to join the D.C. protests and addressed his crowd of supporters from The Ellipse. “We will never give up. We will never concede. It doesn’t happen. You don’t concede when there’s theft involved,” he said. “We won this election, and we won it by a landslide. This was not a close election.”
Trump continued his hopes Vice President Mike Pence will block the certification.
See videos of Trump supporters storming the U.S. Capitol below.
It’s interesting to see the complete 180 when it comes to the security that we saw during peaceful Black Lives Matter protests; which saw military officials brought out, riot gear and rubber bullets used. When it comes to Pro Trump supporters, and the protests against our government, we don’t see any of this. When Pro Trump protests destroy buildings or take drastic actions including arming themselves and walking around with weapons; we don’t see Law enforcement taking the same actions.
What police looked like at the Capitol during Black Lives Matter protests.
But… This Is America.
Pro-Trumpers can act in such a manner. They don’t have to be afraid of the police and they can continue to act in the manner they have because time and time again, they don’t face consequences.
