Attemptive Coup by Trump Supporters Failed
Yesterday, Trump supporters attempted to take over the U.S. Capitol building in hope of stopping the Electoral Vote Count from happening. Four people died. Many others were injured in the fighting and sent to the hospital. Multiple explosive devices were also recovered from inside the Capitol grounds.
There were enough Trump supporters to stop the proceedings of the Electoral Vote, at least temporarily. This attempt to halt democracy is unacceptable. Their use of violence is intolerable.
Co-chair Brandy Johnson said, “What happened today at the US Capitol is what happens when rampant fascism in all forms is overlooked and ignored in our capitalistic society. Ignored and unnamed for so long by the people in power that they didn’t even notice the fascists readying to kick it in the front door! This system continues its attempt to feed the working class the boot of the fascists and the fists of the capitalist. We’re here to say not today, not tomorrow, not ever!”
President Elect Biden condemned the actions of the protestors and asked for Trump to demand an end to the siege. We believe Biden is the winner of this election because he received the popular vote in November’s election. It would be against the will of the people for the Electoral College to declare Trump the winner.
Milwaukee Democratic Socialists of America will not yield to fascism. We will speak out, stand up and fight back against it wherever it surfaces. Trump needs to concede to Biden and tell his supporters to stand down.
In solidarity,
Milwaukee DSA
NOTE: This press release was submitted to Urban Milwaukee and was not written by an Urban Milwaukee writer. While it is believed to be reliable, Urban Milwaukee does not guarantee its accuracy or completeness.
More about the Chaos at the Capitol
- Congresswoman Gwen Moore Statement on Fourth Anniversary of January 6th Attack on U.S. Capitol - U.S. Rep. Gwen Moore - Jan 6th, 2025
- Pocan Statement on Fourth Anniversary of January 6th Insurrection - U.S. Rep. Mark Pocan - Jan 6th, 2025
- Op Ed: Brad Schimel Defends Jan. 6 Rioters - Ruth Conniff - Jan 6th, 2025
- Attorney General Merrick B. Garland Statement on the Fourth Anniversary of the January 6 Attack on the Capitol - U.S. Department of Justice - Jan 6th, 2025
- DNC Statement Four Years After the January 6 Attack on Capitol - Democratic National Committee - Jan 6th, 2025
- Hayward, WI Man Sentenced for Jan. 6 Attack - Frank Zufall - Jul 17th, 2024
- Police Officer Who Survived Jan. 6 Has a Warning for America - Erik Gunn - Apr 10th, 2024
- 3 Years After Jan. 6 Insurrection Where Do Wisconsin Cases Stand? - Sarah Lehr - Jan 7th, 2024
- Wisconsin Man Arrested for Assaulting Law Enforcement During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach - U.S. Department of Justice - Sep 7th, 2023
- State’s Top Elections Official Interviewed By Jan. 6 Investigators - Anya van Wagtendonk - Jul 19th, 2023
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