Trump called on his followers to gather in Washington DC on January 6th, 2021 to share his belief that the election was stolen from him. His intent was to disrupt the Congress proceedings of certifying that Biden will become the next President of the nation. Trump encouraged his followers to march to the Capital building where the lawmakers were in session to fulfil that responsibility. By the time his followers had reached the Capital building they had turned into an uncontrollable mob. They overwhelmed the insufficient and inadequate security forces gained access to the interior by smashing windows. Lawmakers had to be taken to secure locations on premise while the mob paraded about inside chambers and offices. One even walked around carrying a huge Confederate flag while others took pictures of themselves. This was an insurrection carried out by a pro-Trump mob. It was a case of domestic terrorism! Yet, only a very small number was arrested which indicates a kid glove treatment by the police. Images seen on televisions around the world painted a dark picture of this administration and the country as a whole. We must all be appalled at what we saw. Finally Trump who must have gleefully followed the march on television was forced to make a statement. But the first thing was a repeat of his stolen election claim. Then he did ask the mob to go home but added that they were special and they were loved. There was no condemnation by the President of their criminal actions. Yesterday was a shameful display at many levels. First, A sitting President inciting and convincing his followers that a lost election was stolen. Secondly, what could have been a peaceful protest turning into a highly dangerous mob attack. Thirdly, a massive security failure in protecting the heart of the federal government. And finally, it showed the word that we are no longer that shiny utopian democracy we pretend to be. Yes, yesterday was aa nightmare

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