Opinion

If the Jan. 6 Capitol Riot Had Never Happened, Trump Still Attempted a Self-Coup

WHAT ABOUT THE WHATABOUTISM?

Anti-anti-Trumpers brush off Jan. 6 as a mere “security failure.” But the violent assault was just one of many facets of Trump’s attempt to steal the presidency.

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A photo illustration of the U.S. Capitol being plucked by an orange hand.
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