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Rock musicians react to pro-Trump supporters taking over Capitol Hill
What was supposed to be a peaceful transition of power this morning in Washington D.C. was anything but. Ahead of the Electoral College certification process, lame-duck President Donald Trump held a “Stop The Steal” rally where he fanned the flames of allegations of a fraudulent election. These Trump supporters, white supremacist groups and militia groups, […]
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What was supposed to be a peaceful transition of power this morning in Washington D.C. was anything but. Ahead of the Electoral College certification process, lame-duck President Donald Trump held a “Stop The Steal” rally where he fanned the flames of allegations of a fraudulent election.
These Trump supporters, white supremacist groups and militia groups, flags and all, marched to the steps of the Capitol where state senators were conducting a standard electoral process.
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They broke into the building, shattering windows, facing Capitol authorities and forcing reporters and legislators to hide inside, which politicians are calling an act of domestic terrorism.
PBS News Hour reports that Maryland is sending in their armed officers to try to restore peace to the National Mall to break up, what is now being called, a riot.
“This is not dissent, this is chaos,” President-Elect Joe Biden says in an afternoon press conference. “President Trump, step up,” Biden says, asking Trump to address the United States.
Around 4 p.m., Trump tweeted out, “I am asking for everyone at the U.S. Capitol to remain peaceful. No violence! Remember, WE are the Party of Law & Order – respect the Law and our great men and women in Blue. Thank you!”
Here are some reactions from musicians who have been following today’s story.
Set It Off‘s Cody Carson describes being “disgusted, embarrassed, and ashamed” of what he is seeing on Capitol Hill
I’m absolutely disgusted, embarrassed, and ashamed of what I’m seeing right now. Deplorable doesn’t even come close.
— Cody Carson ⧖ (@CodySIO) January 6, 2021
YUNGBLUD may originate from the UK, but he does love and care about his fanbase in America. He has actively supported the Black Lives Matter movement and is heartbroken to see domestic terrorists treated more humanely than those who fought for basic human rights.
it is so sad to me watching the far right break into the capitol building. the protests happening months ago fighting for basic human rights faced severe police brutality for not even a fraction of the aggression. it is truly heartbreaking. im praying for the safety of everybody.
— YUNGBLUD’s on mars (@yungblud) January 6, 2021
Dan Campbell of the Wonder Years pointed out how different demonstrations are treated differently in America.
Remembering what they did to protestors at Standing Rock. Remembering what they did in Kenosha. Remembering what they did to my friends on 676 this summer. Remembering how ready they were to spill blood for Target and Walmart.
— Dan Campbell (@headabovewater) January 6, 2021
Issues bassist Skyler Acord shared a tweet describing how the police are a force that work for “whiteness and rich assholes.”
Uhhhhhh where the tear gas? The rubber bullets? The fucking tanks? I’m so mad. If you need more help to realize that the police are an occupying force and work for whiteness and rich assholes you’re fucking blind
— Skyler Acord (@Skyduck64) January 6, 2021
Rage Against The Machine‘s Tom Morello shared this horrifying picture of several armed guards when Black protesters were in Washington D.C. He tweeted, “Makes ya think…”
Makes ya think… https://t.co/9PN5o8T3bv
— Tom Morello (@tmorello) January 6, 2021
Defeater shared this video where disability protesters who wanted to protect their healthcare were violently thrown out of the Capitol Building.
— Defeater (@Defeater) January 6, 2021
Tom DeLonge tweeted out these pictures of those who breached the building and overtook the Senate chambers. He shared that Trump and the Republican party made this happen.
Trump cult in Senate Chamber right now. pic.twitter.com/8cZCCyT1ca
— Tom DeLonge (@tomdelonge) January 6, 2021
Guns drawn INSIDE the Capitol. Trump did this, his party inflamed it. pic.twitter.com/BJn5pBR0HW
— Tom DeLonge (@tomdelonge) January 6, 2021
pronoun wonders why BLM protesters are subject to much different treatment than domestic terrorists at the Capitol.
so yall can find BLM protestors via face recognition but cant properly estimate the turnout of a domestic terrorist group? got it, got it…
— ☃️ snownoun ☃️ (@musicpronoun) January 6, 2021
Anti-Flag described the protest, “As American as racist, tasteless, rancid apple pie,” on Twitter as they process the events in Washington D.C.
As American as racist, tasteless, rancid apple pie. https://t.co/geJY1xiW7k
— Anti-Flag (@anti_flag) January 6, 2021
Known for his political songs, grandson tweeted out that it’s “getting embarrassing” to identify as American.
When she asks me where I’m from I catch my tongue before saying I’m American
It’s getting embarrassing..
— grandson (@grandson) January 6, 2021
Waterparks‘ Awsten Knight describes Trump supporters who descended on the Capitol as “embarrassing fucking losers” in his trademark bold text.
EVERY TIME I GO ONLINE I SEE TRUMP OR HIS SUPPORTERS DOING SOMETHING EVEN DUMBER THAN THEY DID THE DAY BEFORE, EMBARRASSING FUCKING LOSERS, DROWN IN QUICKSAND
— DANNY FANDOM (@awsten) January 6, 2021
Creeper‘s Will Gould quote-tweeted this shocking video between Trump supporters and officers inside the building.
— William Gould (@willghould) January 6, 2021
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