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Among the insurrectionists who invaded the US Capitol on January 6th, at least 21 were current or former members of the military or law enforcement. The highest ranking was Larry Rendall Brock, a retired air force lieutenant colonel (not one of the “left behind”, then) who reached the Senate floor in body armor and carrying zip-tie handcuffs.
“Strong evidence supports that the intent of the Capitol rioters was to capture and assassinate elected officials,” prosecutors said. There were social media posts by Brock and others that referred to a coming civil war.
What would make such a man dishonor his oath and disgrace his service, while no doubt claiming to be a conservative and a patriot? This must be due in large part to the campaign of lies waged by Trump and his echo chamber of far-right blogs and media.
Brock and his fellow seditionists are unlikely to get away with it. But does Trump have a free pass? He didn’t actually go to the Capitol ...
“Strong evidence supports that the intent of the Capitol rioters was to capture and assassinate elected officials,” prosecutors said. There were social media posts by Brock and others that referred to a coming civil war.
What would make such a man dishonor his oath and disgrace his service, while no doubt claiming to be a conservative and a patriot? This must be due in large part to the campaign of lies waged by Trump and his echo chamber of far-right blogs and media.
Brock and his fellow seditionists are unlikely to get away with it. But does Trump have a free pass? He didn’t actually go to the Capitol ...