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Andy Kim

4 Mar, 8 tweets, 2 min read

I just received an email from Capitol security about “new and concerning information and intelligence” about possible militia actions against the Capitol tomorrow. We are now rushing to finish our legislative work tonight under threat of Qanon. This is insane. (THREAD)

Tomorrow March 4 is being called Qanon’s true Inauguration Day. Conspiracists say that Trump will become the 19th President tomorrow. That’s right, 19th, because supposedly the last legitimate President was Ulysses S. Grant who was sworn in on March 4, 1869 as our 18th. 2/8

I began to try to understand why 3/4 matters, but I realized that it’s not worth it. Something about the gold standard and secret laws. Supposedly there will be a ceremony anointing Trump, followed by “the storm” of military tribunals/executions. It’s impossible to follow. 3/8

Now thousands of National Guard and Capitol Police will be on edge tomorrow as they stand watch over the Capitol. They will worry about possible attacks by American citizens. Let me emphasize that again. They are worried about attacks by American citizens against our Capitol. 4/8

And now our legislative plan tomorrow has been canceled as we now are rushing tonight to finish the work we planned to do. The rescue package for America. Democracy reform and racial justice legislation. The legislative agenda of America is being threatened tonight. 5/8

This all seems absurd if it wasn’t frightening, especially after what happened two months ago. I am eternally grateful to the Guard and Police for keeping me and others safe. Thank you. And I am truly sorry that they have endure the prospect of violence from fellow citizens. 6/8

Another wave of sadness comes from the fact that this is not getting better. FBI Director said this threat is “metastasizing” and acting Capitol Police chief Pittman said that threats against my colleagues in Congress is up 94% from last year. 7/8

I’m told this threat against us tomorrow is from an “identified military group” but nothing else. We deserve to know who is threatening us. America deserves to know that what we face isn’t just vague Qanon followers but rather organized and mobilized operations. 8/8

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Anna sounded strong. She always has been for the years I’ve known her and her voice was confident. We talked about why she decided to share her story. She was honest about how she struggled with the decision. Ultimately, she felt compelled to say something. 2/14

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HIGH CONFIDENCE: The memo starts with “We assess that…” While that doesn’t seem like a blistering opening, for me, it’s like a hammer. Lack of phrases like “low/medium confidence” is striking and rare. Unusual to have such a clear and definite assessment without modifier. 2/15

WHO WROTE THIS? The summary says questions to be directed to the NIO for Near East. This is important. NIO stands for National Intelligence Officer who sits on the National Intelligence Committee at the CIA and is the most senior analyst on the Middle East in our government. 3/15

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I have only one memory of my grandma and it isn’t a good one. She visited America when I was a child. Instead of embracing her I yelled at her to go home. I’ve regretted that my whole life. Now when I see these brutal attacks against elderly Asian Americans, I see her. (THREAD)

A 91 year old Asian American man assaulted. Hit so hard his frail body goes completely airborne. Another in his 80s killed by a stranger. Another slashed by a knife across his face. They could be my grandparents, your parents or grandparents. 2/19

Yes, some is covid-related discrimination inflamed by the former president, but that is not the whole story though it is what the media often latches onto. The history of anti-AAPI sentiment is long but often unseen or forgotten, representing several principles of hate. 3/19

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At my office in Congress I have an original ballot of Mandela’s election as reminder to never take democracy for granted. After yesterday’s senate vote, I turn back to Mandela’s first speech when released from prison 31 years ago this week. Here’s what we can learn (THREAD)

GRACE: “I greet you all in the name of peace, democracy and freedom for all.”

Robbed of 27 years of his life, no one would have faulted Mandela if he emerged from prison with anger. But instead, with his first words of his first speech in decades, he chose grace. 2/13

HUMILITY: “I stand before you not as a prophet but as a humble servant of you, the people.”

Mandela was revered by millions as a leader of conscience. But in his second sentence, he made sure to set the tone for humility and service. No individuals stand above the people. 3/13

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8 Feb

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Earlier today I joined @ChrisJansing on @MSNBC to talk about last month’s attack on the Capitol. She asked a great question about accountability and I wanted to share my thoughts with you.

We’re going to talk a lot about accountability in the next week. Impeachment is a key component to that effort. As is arresting those who participated in the attack of the Capitol itself.

But holding those responsible accountable doesn’t fix the problems we face. It’s only a part of the solution set we need to pursue as a country.

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6 Feb

It was a month ago when I found this broken eagle while cleaning the Capitol after the insurrection. I kept it as a tender reminder of the enormous work ahead to heal. This is one of several symbols I want to share with you as we think what comes next for our nation (THREAD)

SYMBOL OF THREAT: This shattered window on the center doors of the Capitol is the last remaining major damage I saw left as I walked around the Capitol last night. It remains as a symbol of the hate that penetrated our democracy and flooded inside.

SYMBOL OF LOSS: This week, we paid our respects to Officer Sicknick. I learned that over 140 police were injured. Suffered from cracked ribs, smashed spinal discs, stabbed with metal fence stake, one officer lost an eye.

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