An atmosphere of emotion and even tears pervaded among the audience in the US House of Representatives room during the presentation of The investigation committee into the storming of the Capitol Or what is known as the January 6 Committee, its first conclusions.
After showing during the session, which was broadcast by all channels in the United States, scenes that had not previously been broadcasted from the violent attack that took place in the ancient building on January 6, 2021, after supporters of former President Donald Trump stormed it, the impact was clear on many faces, especially officials and elements Congressional protection.
The violent scenes showed dozens of demonstrators, some of them armed with sticks, batons, and even weapons.
“Hang a penny”
While some police and security personnel appeared injured, or were being attacked.
Likewise, the scenes showed the smashing of windows by a group of angry intruders, and the corridors of the building as well.
Perhaps most horrific, it came via clips of crowds calling over loudspeakers for the hanging of former Vice President Mike Pence, while some read aloud Trump’s tweets.
‘coup attempt’
Following the broadcast of these shocking clips, the head of an investigative committee in the House of Representatives announced that the storming of the Capitol was “the culmination of a coup attempt.”
Democratic Congressman Benny Thompson said that that day, protesters stormed the Capitol with “encouragement” from Trump, warning that the plot behind the attack was an ongoing threat to democracy.
He also stressed that “democracy is still in danger,” adding, “There are power-hungry people in this country who lack the love and respect for what makes America great.”
From the storming of the US Congress (archive – Archyde.com)
Trump’s turn
It is noteworthy that the representatives investigating Trump’s responsibility for the attack began Thursday evening to present the first conclusions, during a hearing that was highly anticipated.
And a parliamentary source had said earlier that the January 6 committee “will present how the chaos of that day was the fruit of a coordinated campaign to blow up the outcome of the 2020 presidential election and prevent the transfer of power from Donald Trump to Joe Biden.”
“We will remind the American people how terrifying it was,” he added.
About a year ago, this parliamentary committee, which includes nine representatives, seven Democrats and two Republicans, listened to more than a thousand witnesses, including two sons of the former Republican president, to shed light on the facts and the actions of Trump and his circles before, during and after this event that shook the foundations of American democracy.
It is noteworthy that on January 6, 2021, thousands of Trump supporters gathered in Washington, on a cold winter day and under thick cloudy skies, to denounce the results of the elections that the Republican billionaire lost, before chaos spread and the scene completely changed, characterizing one of the most shocking days for democracy in country.