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Wednesday, January 6, 2021
Several US lawmakers decry ‘coup’ bid; 1 says Trump inciting domestic terrorism
Add ToI as a Preferred Source on GoogleSeveral US lawmakers are decrying what they call the attempted “coup” against the US government, as supporters of President Donald Trump smashed into the US Congress and shut down legislative sessions.
“A mob storming the US Capitol to overturn an election. A coup in progress,” said Representative Val Demings in a tweet.
“This is anarchy. This is an attempted coup. And it’s happening in America because of lawless lawmakers,” added another congressman, Seth Moulton.
Others also characterizing the assault as a coup attempt blamed Trump for inciting the protesters, who halted the confirmation by Congress of Joe Biden as the winner of the November 3 election.
“The president is inciting domestic terrorism,” said Representative Mark Pocan.
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