Wednesday, January 6, 2021

January 6, 2021: A most shameful day in American history

These are the senators and representatives who objected to certification

D.C. Police Say 4 Dead, 52 Arrested After Violent Pro-Trump Capitol Riots 

Resuming electoral counting, McConnell condemns the mob assault on the Capitol as a ‘failed insurrection.’

Trump rebuffed initial requests to deploy the National Guard to the Capitol. Pence gave the go-ahead.

Pelosi: The electoral vote tally will resume tonight.

Biden Denounces Storming of Capitol as a ‘Dark Moment’ in Nation’s History 

Mitt Romney says Trump incited an ‘insurrection’ at the Capitol.

An explosive device is found at the R.N.C., and the D.N.C. is evacuated. 

‘We will never concede.’ Photos from Trump’s rally in Washington.

Trump Told Crowd ‘You Will Never Take Back Our Country With Weakness’
As Congress prepared to certify the victory of his successor, President Trump railed against the election and helped set in motion hours of violence. 

Former Presidents Bush And Clinton Blame 'Poison Politics' For 'Sickening' Violence 

The storming of Capitol Hill was organized on social media.

For your historical reference, here is the only other time this happened: The Burning of Washington in 1814 (during the War of 1812)

Photos of one of the most shameful days in American history