Thank you to those who sent along the back to back interviews. They are a pleasure to read, and I have learned quite a bit. Remember please that this writing grade, so please make a point of completing this assignment.
WELL...about yesterday...Let's take a day to reflect upon the significant historical moment that occurred yesterday. I really want to know what you think (and will put this in as a grade). Below is a summary of yesterday's events, a short video of President Trump and a collection of images. We'll look at the summary and video as a class, after which, browse through the images.
Open a google doc and write a short personal reflection on yesterday's profound event. Things to consider: What does this say about our democracy? Why did this happen? Who were these people who broke into the capital? Compare this group to the Black Lives Matter demonstrations this summer.
Send along, as usual.
Capitol riot
What happened: Washington was already planning for pro-Trump groups to protest yesterday’s Electoral College count. But in the early afternoon, some protesters began tussling with police. About 90 minutes later, they were inside the Capitol, and Capitol police say they were overwhelmed by the crowd. Others inside the building, including Congressional staff, legislators and Vice President Mike Pence, were evacuated or told to seek shelter. Images show rioters with Confederate flags and Trump paraphernalia ransacking offices and parading about the Senate floor. One woman died after being shot on Capitol grounds, and three other people died following medical emergencies during the riot. The Capitol was finally cleared at 5:40 p.m. ET, and all in all, 52 people were arrested. Elsewhere across the nation, smaller but similar scenes unfolded, including in front of Georgia’s capitol building and the governor’s mansion in Washington state.
The President’s response: It took President Trump hours to respond to the domestic terrorism. In tweets and a video message, the President offered only lukewarm admonition and repeated some of the baseless claims that motivated the protests in the first place. “We love you," he said to rioters in the video. "You're very special." The video and some of his tweets were taken down by Twitter and Facebook in what the companies said was an attempt to prevent more violence. Both platforms temporarily locked Trump's accounts.
Trump Tells Violent Mob to Go Home
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