The Capitol riot was just the tip of a very dangerous spear.
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Protesters climb walls at the U.S. Capitol during a protest against the certification of the 2020 presidential election results by Congress in Washington, D.C., January 6, 2021.
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What happened on January 6 of last year?
In one sense, it is simple: Donald Trump refused to accept the results of the 2020 presidential election, told many fantastical lies about the election and repeated the fantastical lies of others, and instructed a mob of his supporters to march on the Capitol and “fight,” to make what he frankly described as a show of force — which they did.
About the Author
Kevin D. Williamson is a former fellow at National Review Institute and a former roving correspondent for National Review.
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What happened on January 6 of last year?
In one sense, it is simple: Donald Trump refused to accept the results of the 2020 presidential election, told many fantastical lies about the election and repeated the fantastical lies of others, and instructed a mob of his supporters to march on the Capitol and “fight,” to make what he frankly described as a show of force — which they did.
About the Author
Kevin D. Williamson is a former fellow at National Review Institute and a former roving correspondent for National Review.
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