If you’ve been paying attention, Wednesday’s act of terrorism at the U.S. Capitol was not surprising.
The President of the United States, a singularly selfish and hate-fueled actor the likes of which you couldn’t make up, called for his supporters to interfere with the certification of election results and stage an attempted coup. These terrorists stormed the Capitol — and in many cases, walked right past overwhelmed and undermanned Capitol Police — into what should be one of the most secure buildings in the world. They broke windows, stole from offices, walked right onto the floor. And perhaps worst of all, nearly all got away with it, or will, despite the photos of videos clearly pointing out who these people are.