The mob of extremists who stormed the Capitol today are part of a dangerous and growing far-right movement, driven in part by the gun lobby, that is threatening our democracy and putting lives at risk.
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A violent, pro-Trump mob stormed the Capitol in an act of insurrection today. The law enforcement response was starkly different from the response to peaceful Black Lives Matter protests this summer, which were violently mobilized against, gassed, and overrun by law enforcement.
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“Today’s deadly insurrection was incited by President Trump and every other Republican official who has spent weeks lying about election results and obliterating trust in our democracy.” -
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“The next four years in America must be dedicated to restoring the Republic, and also accountability – there is no place in our government for officials who try to overthrow the will of the people they claim to represent.” -
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