Trump's call to march on the Capitol was planned in advance, committee shows

[Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin]

Then-President Trump's call for his supporters to march on the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, was planned in advance, and he intended to go with them, evidence presented at Tuesday's congressional hearing on the insurrection showed.

"He stoked their anger. He called for them to the fight for him. He directed them to the U.S. Capitol. He told them he would join them. And his supporters believed him, and many headed towards the Capitol," said House Select Committee member Rep. Stephanie Murphy (D-Fla.). "As a result, people died. People were injured. Many of his supporters lives have never been the same."

A draft tweet obtained by the Jan. 6 House Select Committee showed that prior to the insurrection, Trump had written: "I will be making a Big Speech at 10AM on January 6th at the Ellipse (South of the White House). Please arrive early, massive crowds expected. March to the Capitol after. Stop the steal!!"

Trump never sent the tweet.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/trumps-call-to-march-on-the-capitol-was-planned-in-advance-committee-shows/ar-AAZveXi

[WheelWalker]

1. It's hard to be spontaneous on a moment's notice,

I've always said.

[gratuitous]

2. "Spontaneous" riots don't usually feature pre-printed t-shirts

Especially not emblazoned with "MAGA Civil War - January 6, 2021."

Link to tweet

This riot was every bit as "spontaneous" as a sunrise service on Easter.

[Cha]

4. Rt💕Ty! "Spontaneous" my Democratic

Please Fight to Save Our Democracy💙 in 2022 & 2024!

[riversedge]

5. Ah yes. Saw those a few times. Good point.

[Cha]

3. Lots of Proof! Wasn't some "spontaneous" POS.

Please Fight to Save Our Democracy💙 in 2022 & 2024!

[ultralite001]

6. Geez... Even AlJazeera knew the RTumpster was up to no good...

[link:https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/12/22/4-things-trump-is-considering-for-his-final-4-weeks-as-president|]

[moondust]

7. "I Don't F--ing Care That They Have Weapons"

Trump Wanted Security to Let Armed Supporters March on Capitol

Marching on the Capitol with weapons.

[rockfordfile]

8. trump was the leader of the coup