BREAKING: Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao says she will resign in protest over pro-Trump insurrection at the U.S. Capitol. https://t.co/pznvFgr0Ck
— The Associated Press (@AP) January 7, 2021
BREAKING: Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao says she will resign in protest over pro-Trump insurrection at the U.S. Capitol. https://t.co/pznvFgr0Ck
— The Associated Press (@AP) January 7, 2021
Secretary Chao leaving now just means she's ducking the 25th amendment vote
— Joyce Alene (@JoyceWhiteVance) January 7, 2021
Pressure builds for Trump to be removed from office following Capitol attack https://t.co/igoRQ3PPsY
— CBS News (@CBSNews) January 7, 2021
BREAKING: Nancy Pelosi is calling for the 25th Amendment to be invoked. She says impeachment should be considered if that doesn't happen.
— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) January 7, 2021
Ok @FBI I found two of the leaders of the riots yesterday @RudyGiuliani and .@DonaldJTrumpJr. I have the picture proof (not photoshopped, i do have priors 😳) In exchange perhaps you could tip me when you arrest. I want first video rights. Thank you. Have a nice day. 😌 pic.twitter.com/n8NXRjPM4k
— REESUS PATRIOT™💙 (@ReesusP) January 7, 2021
All of the Republicans who voted to disenfranchise voters yesterday in a bid to overturn free and fair elections https://t.co/O6G7b06hmg pic.twitter.com/LrRemHPq3E
— Don Moynihan (@donmoyn) January 7, 2021
Over 100 members of Congress are now calling for the 25th Amendment to be invoked or impeachment and removal of President Trump.
— Travis Akers (@travisakers) January 7, 2021
The number has increased by 40 in the past hour.
Sen. Patty Murray: "The most immediate way to ensure the President is prevented from causing further harm in coming days is to invoke the 25th Amendment and remove him from office. As history watches, I urge VP Pence and the President's cabinet to put country before party."
— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) January 7, 2021
Mo Brooks is a psychopath. https://t.co/SljdensHSo
— Lawrence O'Donnell (@Lawrence) January 7, 2021
The AP is reporting a new statement from Bill Barr. He says Trump's conduct as the violent pro-Trump mob stormed the U.S. Capitol was a "betrayal of his office and supporters" and that "orchestrating a mob to pressure Congress is inexcusable." @MSNBC
— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) January 7, 2021
The mayor famous for the "broken windows" theory seems to have had a change of heart https://t.co/Yej71B1kNn
— Ramesh Ponnuru (@RameshPonnuru) January 7, 2021
Does he still work there and when is he going to be disbarred?? https://t.co/7E2k5QDwT3
— Jaime Garcia (@garci32) January 7, 2021
What happened at the U.S. Capitol yesterday was an insurrection against the United States, incited by President Trump.
— Chuck Schumer (@SenSchumer) January 7, 2021
This president must not hold office one day longer.
Do not tell me Trump did not know what was going on yesterday during the Terrorist attack. Here he is watching it live. In the next video Junior literally encourages the rioters and claims as "Their Own" NOT Fascist ANTIFA pic.twitter.com/7jp4ZAmSTp #CapitolRiots #25thAmendmentNow
— REESUS PATRIOT™💙 (@ReesusP) January 7, 2021
It’s a pretty big deal that Schumer has called for Trump to be removed from office.
— Jake Sherman (@JakeSherman) January 7, 2021
Pelosi is holding a 1 p.m. presser.
NOW: @SenSchumer says Congress should impeach @realDonaldTrump if @VP and Cabinet don’t invoke #25A
— Margaret Talev (@margarettalev) January 7, 2021
Here's new Republican congresswoman from Illinois @Miller_Congress approvingly quoting Hitler during a speech a couple days ago.
— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) January 7, 2021
There is no working with these people. No bipartisanship. They must be driven from power. pic.twitter.com/RzZBg6KFSv
To those who strove to deter us from our responsibility, you have failed. -NP pic.twitter.com/KznmdCxHw4
— Nancy Pelosi (@TeamPelosi) January 7, 2021
BREAKING: Facebook blocks Trump "indefinitely" for inciting "violent insurrection."
— The Daily Beast (@thedailybeast) January 7, 2021
“We believe the risks of allowing the President to continue to use our service during this period are simply too great,” Mark Zuckerberg said. https://t.co/jI2j023su7
Rep. Jason Crow said he was prepared to use a pen as a weapon as rioters breached the Capitol.
— CNN (@CNN) January 7, 2021
He also said he started locking doors and “directed the other members to remove their pins so they weren't identifiable in case the mob did break through.” pic.twitter.com/OPYw9rU6xE
Congress is back in session for Joint Session. I’m on the House Floor and what do you know—none of the Senate GOP seditionists are here. These men are not only traitors to our country, they are cowards who can’t bring themselves to watch democracy win.
— Rep. Eric Swalwell (@RepSwalwell) January 7, 2021
cc: @tedcruz @HawleyMO
“I called [Secretary of State] Mike Pompeo last night to let him know I was resigning from that. I can’t do it. I can’t stay,” Mick Mulvaney told CNBC in an exclusive interview that he has resigned from the White House. https://t.co/ysXGrFhfAd
— Amee Vanderpool (@girlsreallyrule) January 7, 2021
“This is an attempted coup d’état incited by the President of the United States.”
— Jonathan Lemire (@JonLemire) January 7, 2021
“We are in an unprecedented moment when a president is willing to conspire with mobs to bring down his own government.” https://t.co/MutUgAn65h
.@mattgaetz, meet well known ANTIFA Grand Wizard Rick Saccone. https://t.co/UA7BqiHSN8 pic.twitter.com/F1hoo8rjo9
— Conor Lamb (@ConorLambPA) January 7, 2021
“One image posted on social media showed an officer taking a selfie with one of the intruders, and a video seemed to show officers opening the security fence to let Trump supporters closer...One even held a woman’s hand to steady her on the Capitol steps.” https://t.co/TixNtWCbVf
— Natasha Bertrand (@NatashaBertrand) January 7, 2021
Impeach Trump.
— Holly Figueroa O'Reilly (@AynRandPaulRyan) January 7, 2021
Now.https://t.co/mIt0J9MzLW via @BostonGlobe
The Miami Herald Editorial Board calls for Trump’s removal under the 25th Amendmenthttps://t.co/NYQNCFUeeq
— David Smiley (@NewsbySmiley) January 7, 2021
Kansas City Star Editorial Board: Sen. Josh Hawley has blood on his hands in Capitol coup attempt. https://t.co/9EyjDFBmg5
— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) January 7, 2021
Images from insurrection at Capitol show people with links to far-right movements report NYT, Buzzfeed and other fact-checkers https://t.co/tRkt7WzXUC
— Morgan Fairchild (@morgfair) January 7, 2021
Breaking. Obama: "History will rightly remember today's violence at the Capitol, incited by a sitting president who has continued to baselessly lie about the outcome of a lawful election, as a moment of great dishonor and shame for our nation."
— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) January 7, 2021
lmao fuck joe scarborough but this is worth a listen https://t.co/ApDy5Q1MXc
— Bobby Lewis (@revrrlewis) January 7, 2021
The latest update of my dearest friend @joshuawongcf: being treated as the most serious felon, escorted with shackles and chains. He was sentenced 13.5 months last month due to joining a peaceful assembly, and now facing NSL prosecution, which can lead to life-long imprisonment. pic.twitter.com/Ie6OmoBHkf
— Nathan Law 羅冠聰 😷 (@nathanlawkc) January 7, 2021
“The U.S. Treasury has sent out about 68% of the second stimulus payments. But many are learning they must file a 2020 tax return to receive their $600 payment.” https://t.co/odAKDR6MDI
— blmohr (@blmohr) January 7, 2021
FBI asks America: Did you recognize anyone? https://t.co/TadeguNeAM
— The Daily Beast (@thedailybeast) January 7, 2021
Pence’s chief of staff says Trump has banned him from West Wing https://t.co/tuR2ug6mHP
— The Independent (@Independent) January 7, 2021
7 Traitors objecting to the Pennsylvania electoral vote: Cruz, Hawley, Hyde-Smith, Lummis, Marshall, Rick Scott, Tuberville
— BlackWomenViews Media (@blackwomenviews) January 7, 2021
These people are irredeemable and deserve to be expelled.
GOP Rep tests positive for COVID hours after voting against Biden certification https://t.co/UmDRlsge23
— The Daily Beast (@thedailybeast) January 7, 2021
Every smirking cosplay insurrectionist who set foot in the Capitol yesterday needs to spend a minimum of 10 years in prison, per Trump's own "protecting monuments" EO.
— Greg Olear (@gregolear) January 7, 2021
And every politician who egged them on should face sedition charges.
Demand justice.https://t.co/QCQgJ9jpmd
I hope that what happened on January 6 convinces anyone still on the fence that Trump & his odious accomplices must pay for their crimes.
— Greg Olear (@gregolear) January 7, 2021
Fullest extent of the law.https://t.co/HNStNOd7Y7
There are only 14 days left, but that is enough time to act—not only to remove Trump from office but also to prevent him from running again.
— Max Boot (@MaxBoot) January 7, 2021
This is precisely the kind of “high crime and misdemeanor” that the impeachment clause was designed to address. https://t.co/MmnRKYJdtg
It’s late. And I’m spitballing here. But in the realm of “there oughta be a law”....maybe presidents who don’t have access to their Twitter account shouldn’t have access to the nuclear codes?
— Rep. Eric Swalwell (@RepSwalwell) January 7, 2021
Senior officials have discussed removing Trump under the 25th Amendment. Here’s how that could work. https://t.co/ZuefKLCbcl
— The Washington Post (@washingtonpost) January 7, 2021
Let that sink for a #Moment #DonaldTrumpJr #DCProtests #DCRIOTS #Capitol #CapitolRiots #January6th #BidenHarris2020 #congress credit video #Joshhelgot pic.twitter.com/yU9De1vNFW
— Salman A. Minshawi (@iamminshawi) January 7, 2021
Rudy Giuliani thought he was leaving a voicemail for Tommy Tuberville about stalling the proceedings when Congress reconvened after the insurrection.
— Rex Chapman🏇🏼 (@RexChapman) January 7, 2021
He left the voicemail on someone else’s phone... pic.twitter.com/qmTyK68XwP
to make it here without dying is the epitome of white privilege pic.twitter.com/Uw5FV33bpO
— Noah Caine (@NoahCaine) January 6, 2021
We were close to some dead legislators. https://t.co/49z3fs1YON
— Titus (@TitusNation) January 7, 2021
Sen. Mitt Romney: “Now we gather due to a selfish man’s injured pride and the outrage of supporters who he had deliberately misinformed for the past two months... What happened here today was an insurrection incited by the President of the United States.” https://t.co/qfAbOAL9Pv pic.twitter.com/oAiUz65Ftb
— CNN (@CNN) January 7, 2021
The question is what will happen to @realDonaldTrump after he incited the deadly riot on the Hill. cabinet members consider 25th amendment after deadly Capitol riots : TheGrio https://t.co/H99nTGUXRD
— AprilDRyan (@AprilDRyan) January 7, 2021
The president's son Donald Trump Jr., who cheerleaded and parroted his father’s attempts to overturn his presidential election loss, is suddenly concerned that things may have gone a bit too far https://t.co/8xIGEiqzyh
— The Daily Beast (@thedailybeast) January 7, 2021
I don't lightly call for the expulsion of a member of the United States Senate. But, what we're witnessing from @HawleyMO is the willful feeding of a conspiracy theory to give comfort to the cause of insurrectionists. It cannot occur in a modern democracy with impunity.
— Anthony Michael Kreis (@AnthonyMKreis) January 7, 2021
EXCLUSIVE: Trump aides beg top officials and cabinet secretaries to stay in the administration ... just for the night. https://t.co/38ekYjPiy1
— Noah Shachtman (@NoahShachtman) January 7, 2021
She served four tours in US Air Force only to die after storming the Capitol of the country for which she fought in order to over turn an election for a demagogue who had respect neither for our military or our democracy. https://t.co/9NyHsET1OM
— Ida Bae Wells (@nhannahjones) January 7, 2021
Ex-U.S. Capitol Police chief says he would 'deserve to be fired' for Capitol takeover https://t.co/9dv4AYQJH6
— Chef Chipmunk-5 Zappa (@Chefefefe) January 7, 2021
This is a COMPLETELY WRONG comparison. The protestors in Hong Kong are fighting for legitimate demands of democracy and freedom. They stormed into a symbol of autocracy and political persecution. I don't think you want to equate the congress in Hong Kong to the US. https://t.co/Uk4jXZuQ0I
— Nathan Law 羅冠聰 😷 (@nathanlawkc) January 7, 2021
BREAKING: Donald Trump has finally conceded to an “orderly transition” out of the White House, two months after he lost the election https://t.co/Ftk4XOvugK
— The Daily Beast (@thedailybeast) January 7, 2021
I swear, the closest thing I can compare this Q stuff in my lifetime to, is the Manson Family's attitude and activity but on a massive scale. I mean this is Charles Manson-like creepy Helter Skelter stuff right here. cc: @DavidJollyFL @rickwtyler @TheRickWilson @charles_gaba https://t.co/Uo7uUl74UX
— Millard Fillmore (@MillardFillmor1) January 7, 2021
Claire McCaskill just reveals that at 7PM tonight Rudy Guiliani who thinks he's calling Tom Tuberville but instead reaches a Dem, leaves a voicemail telling Tuberville to now make objections for 10 more states, saying he'll provide proof tomorrow!!!
— Jesse Elin Browne (@effiedog) January 7, 2021
After the day's events. Rudy!
Had anyone thought that pictures like these would be possible? From inside the US Congress after it was ransacked by the Trump hooligans. pic.twitter.com/7PAuUTFpZw
— Carl Bildt (@carlbildt) January 7, 2021
Meet Elizabeth from Knoxville Tennessee who stormed the Capitol. pic.twitter.com/42RyFj4a4N
— Cleavon MD (@Cleavon_MD) January 7, 2021
Police say four people died as Trump supporters occupied the Capitol. One woman was shot by the U.S. Capitol police as a mob tried to break through a barricaded door, and three died in medical emergencies.https://t.co/nsSrZ5IEmx
— The Associated Press (@AP) January 7, 2021
Hong Kong national security law: Activists say arrests confirm worst fears https://t.co/0PIqT1SYEV
— BBC News (World) (@BBCWorld) January 7, 2021
Ta Kung Pao, one of #China’s state-backed newspapers, said the pan-democratic primary election was a premeditated plan to “seize power” and has violated multiple legislations, including #NationalSecurityLaw.
— Apple Daily HK 蘋果日報 (@appledaily_hk) January 7, 2021
Read more: https://t.co/RC1WysLpRU#AppleDailyENG #HKprimaries
2/ It is followed by secession under the national security law & then two counts of money laundering. Prosecutors also amended some details linked to the money laundering charges. Chung is next in court on Jan 28.
— Hong Kong Free Press HKFP (@hkfp) January 7, 2021
UN Human Rights Office spokesperson Liz Throssell has called for the immediate release of democrats rounded up in Hong Kong on Wednesday. pic.twitter.com/JSuzyu6Q5L
— Hong Kong Free Press HKFP (@hkfp) January 7, 2021
Lin Wood has been suspended pic.twitter.com/MakKxgRHdg
— Evan Rosenfeld (@Evan_Rosenfeld) January 7, 2021
Senator Amy Klobuchar has the honor of reporting the final electoral vote tally for the Presidential election of the US.
— Grant Stern (@grantstern) January 7, 2021
"The report is that Joe Biden and Kamala Harris will be the President and Vice President based on the ballots given to us." pic.twitter.com/utqUEZAlzi
Congress Certifies Biden Victory After Pro-Trump Rioters Storm The Capitol https://t.co/3lPTUVJZw1
— NPR Politics (@nprpolitics) January 7, 2021
The Justice Department says about 3 percent of its email accounts could be compromised as part of a massive breach of federal government agencies that U.S. officials have linked to Russia. https://t.co/G46cZJtBns
— This Week (@ThisWeekABC) January 7, 2021
As rioters overtake Capitol, Text from Ted Cruz sent to supporters soliciting donations, and saying "I'm leading the fight to reject electors."
— Ana Cabrera (@AnaCabrera) January 6, 2021
Pence declares Biden winner of the presidential election after Congress counts electoral votes after a violent day at the Capitol https://t.co/mRXaHXw6mm
— The Washington Post (@washingtonpost) January 7, 2021
We spend $750 billion annually on "defense" and the center of American government fell in two hours to the duck dynasty and the guy in the chewbacca bikini pic.twitter.com/ZMR76cbN2c
— (((YousefMunayyer))) (@YousefMunayyer) January 7, 2021
BREAKING - Before he went to his private quarters tonight Trump told a few how delighted he was with what his supporters were doing on Capitol Hill. He doesn’t feel he’ll be ‘going anywhere’ Jan 20. per WH staff.
— Frank Sowa (@FrankSowa1) January 7, 2021
World leaders around the world reacted with concern online, describing the chaotic scenes at the US Capitol as "shocking" and "disgraceful." https://t.co/Z1mJD9vBBw
— CNN (@CNN) January 7, 2021
BREAKING: House rejects Trump allies' challenge to Pennsylvania election results https://t.co/Ue99jfsVIy pic.twitter.com/KzhkeejtZO
— Bloomberg Politics (@bpolitics) January 7, 2021
Jon Ossoff becomes the youngest Democrat elected to the Senate since Joe Biden in 1973 https://t.co/RL9Og1sprP
— CBS News (@CBSNews) January 7, 2021
Holy shit. Matt Gaetz just said, "some of the people who breached the Capitol today were not Trump supporters, they were masquerading as Trump supporters and in fact were members of the violent terrorist group antifa." pic.twitter.com/nKYecLmQEX
— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) January 7, 2021
The image of the black Capitol workers cleaning up behind white supremacist thugs who attempted a coup just a couple of ours ago is almost more than heart can take. https://t.co/an289IKFKB
— Keenan Austin Reed (@CapitolK_Aus) January 7, 2021
Sen. Ed Markey is calling for Trump to be impeached and removed from office.
— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) January 7, 2021
Aides weigh resignations and removal options as Trump rages against perceived betrayals https://t.co/kIwj4GVT7d
— The Washington Post (@washingtonpost) January 7, 2021
WATCH: Tempers flare in the US House chamber as Republican lawmakers shout over Rep. Conor Lamb, temporarily causing benches to empty, for accusing Republicans of lying about why President Trump lost Pennsylvania. pic.twitter.com/29ixB7Xy03
— Evan Rosenfeld (@Evan_Rosenfeld) January 7, 2021
Brian Williams on @11thHour: @HawleyMO is "about to intimately get to know the men and women of the Lincoln Project it would appear"
— The Lincoln Project (@ProjectLincoln) January 7, 2021
You damn right he is. pic.twitter.com/n3Dv7DSMws
The FBI is seeking tips, pictures, video and other media that will help identify people who instigated violence when they stormed and vandalized the U.S. Capitol https://t.co/kSUBQVUvwz
— The Wall Street Journal (@WSJ) January 7, 2021
I asked Fox News multiple times about claims that were made on its air and by its personalities suggesting Antifa was perhaps responsible for the mayhem at the US Capitol. Absolute silence. Zero response from the network’s PR team.
— Oliver Darcy (@oliverdarcy) January 7, 2021
Conservative media tries to shift blame, cast doubt on identity of Capitol invaders https://t.co/KS5zPubYGa
— The Washington Post (@washingtonpost) January 7, 2021
Please retweet if you agree Lindsey Graham gets no points for doing this now. None. Zero. pic.twitter.com/jnUAmzodXG
— Rex Chapman🏇🏼 (@RexChapman) January 7, 2021
Lindsey's the guy on goes on a crime spree with his pal and then claims he was kidnapped.
— Never Give Up (@LRCurtis1) January 7, 2021
NEWS: Twitter says Trump removed the offending tweets that led to his suspension and Twitter will restore @realDonaldTrump access after 12-hour block, per @business https://t.co/Aw24WJnWXn
— Jennifer Jacobs (@JenniferJJacobs) January 7, 2021
The White House aides who are resigning should immediately call into one of the major networks and share what they know about the president's condition. All of these folks have the phone #'s for DC anchors and reporters. They should tell the truth, tonight.
— Brian Stelter (@brianstelter) January 7, 2021
White House officials were shaken by Trump's reaction to a mob of his supporters descending on the Capitol today. He was described to me as borderline enthusiastic because it meant the certification was being derailed. It has genuinely freaked people out.
— Kaitlan Collins (@kaitlancollins) January 7, 2021
The president incited an assault on the seat of government because he cannot accept the reality of his election loss. He is clearly unfit for office and must be removed from command.
— Congresswoman Madeleine Dean (@RepDean) January 7, 2021
Speaking shortly after Hawley, Romney said: “What happened here today was an insurrection, incited by the President...Those who choose to continue to support his dangerous gambit by objecting to the results of a legitimate democratic election will forever be seen as complicit.”
— Natasha Bertrand (@NatashaBertrand) January 7, 2021
#FBI is seeking info that will assist in identifying individuals who are actively instigating violence in Washington, DC. FBI is accepting tips & digital media depicting rioting & violence in the U.S. Capitol Building & surrounding area on January 6, 2021. https://t.co/3gwcYcehAG pic.twitter.com/RXtFscFjZr
— FBI Washington Field (@FBIWFO) January 7, 2021