8k protesters come to DC on Jan 6. Why? Because their President told them to. They were ordinary citizens. Teachers, farmers, cops, soldiers, sons, daughters, mothers, fathers – suddenly marching on their own Capitol. Why?
Because their President told them to. 1/
Because their President told them to. 1/
They took up arms. They assaulted police officers, beating them savagely. They hunted Nancy Pelosi and Mike Pence like a bloodthirsty mob. Why? Because their President told them to. For a moment, forget politics... 2/
Forget democracy, forget even the notions of insurrection and sedition.This was assault, battery, attempted murder, murder, and conspiracy... inspired by a President who told his followers to "Fight like Hell" or "You're gonna lose your country." 3/
No, he is no longer President. But he was in office when he spoke those words, and issued those orders, and told the lies that turned his supporters into murderous rioters.
Words matter. Words can kill.
On January 6, they did. This isn't political. It's criminal.
Words matter. Words can kill.
On January 6, they did. This isn't political. It's criminal.
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