Trump Did Not Cause, Commit Capitol Riots
By Michael Abramson
Tuesday, 12 January 2021 11:21 AM
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It is necessary to analyze the Capitol riots through a logical prism. The riots were certainly a tragic event, but it has not been discussed rationally.
This article does so by looking at President Trump's statements, the actual cause of the riots, and the lack of a police presence.
President Trump did not incite the riots. He encouraged his supporters to come to Washington for a "Stop the Steal" rally. He spoke to the crowd and advocated why he thought the election was stolen (which is a permissible claim even if one disagrees with it.)
On three occasions during his speech, President Trump encouraged his supporters to march to the Capitol and cheer for Trump's election. President Trump, however, did not state or imply that anyone should breach the Capitol, vandalize it or accost the lawmakers. In fact, he specifically stated that their protest should be peaceful. The three statements are as follows:
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