Every Single Republican Who Was Happily Complicit Throughout Trump's Presidency Is Directly Responsible

By Robert Reich, Robert Reich's Facebook Page

08 January 21

ro-Trump supporters, ranging from QAnon promoters, Proud Boys, and a host of other far-right groups, have broken into the Capitol building as the joint session of Congress counted the Electoral College votes certifying Joe Biden’s victory. The Senate floor was immediately adjourned, as Vice President Pence was rushed off the floor by Secret Service, members of Congress were ordered to evacuate or shelter in place in their offices, and the entire Capitol was put into lockdown. It’s a terrifying, volatile situation that continues to unfold.

Before his supporters stormed the Capitol, Trump directly encouraged them to march to the building. And now he continues to tweet criticisms of Mike Pence, further inciting his supporters as they engage in violent sedition and put the safety of members of Congress (and their staffers, and Capitol Police) at risk. Congratulations to the party of “law and order” who enabled Trump’s hateful rhetoric and stoking of violence these past four years. Make no mistake: Every single Republican who was happily complicit throughout Trump’s presidency is directly responsible for today’s violence.