The Wall Street Journal editorial board, the most influential in the conservative movement, has called on President Trump to resign. https://t.co/bmphtJzE8M
— Philip Rucker (@PhilipRucker) January 8, 2021
Finally, belatedly and under pressure, a concession speech … or as close as you will get to one … from President Trump …. https://t.co/66CnmTd79W
— Mark Austin (@markaustintv) January 8, 2021
There wasn’t any pressing need for Trump to release a new video, unless his lawyers told him to do so. If DOJ pursues him, this gives them something to cite.
— Micheline Maynard (@MickiMaynard) January 8, 2021
SCOOP: Pence opposes 25th Amendment efforts to remove Trump following Capitol riot, VP advisors tell Insiderhttps://t.co/I7K3EcSQRB
— Tom LoBianco (@tomlobianco) January 7, 2021
Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao resigned her post Thursday, making her the first member of President Trump’s cabinet to quit in protest of his incitement of the Capitol Hill riot.https://t.co/Im7pWD6E04
— New York Daily News (@NYDailyNews) January 7, 2021
Our Capitol Hill team reports if Pence and the Cabinet don’t invoke the 25th Amendment, Democrats are discussing a process that would allow them to bypass the committee proceedings and move articles of impeachment directly to the floor within two days.
— Ana Cabrera (@AnaCabrera) January 7, 2021
USA TODAY's Editorial Board says the 25th Amendment needs to be invoked.
— Brian Stelter (@brianstelter) January 8, 2021
"Trump appears mentally incapacitated."
"Now is the time for the vice president and members of the Cabinet to prove they are patriots."https://t.co/QiTiT6tyDe
Tomorrow’s Telegraph front page: “Remove Trump or we will: Democrat threat after America's day of shame”
— The Telegraph (@Telegraph) January 7, 2021
Read here: https://t.co/ty88qp5fDN#TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/pSyn9mbKVD
Why not right the fuck now?
— Bitch McConnell (@MoksvaMitch) January 7, 2021
🚨BREAKING: House Democrats have prepared Articles of Impeachment against President Trump, warning that he remains "a threat to national security, democracy and the Constitution" after inciting insurrection yesterday. Drafted by @davidcicilline, @RepTedLieu & @RepRaskin pic.twitter.com/e7LcmaGdwi
— John Kruzel (@johnkruzel) January 7, 2021
WOW: Was there a plan to take hostages? This man is carrying police-style zip-tie handcuffs. And mace(?) pic.twitter.com/np3i1pUc6n
— John Scott-Railton (@jsrailton) January 7, 2021
“It was a peaceful protest.”
— Alexander Nazaryan (@alexnazaryan) January 7, 2021
My interview with a Trump supporter, conducted outside the US Capitol earlier today. pic.twitter.com/gO5T5fwm7c
Important thread https://t.co/zPzRAYkKwU
— Richard Kreitner (@RichardKreitner) January 7, 2021
The parties need some time to go fundraise off yesterday’s events, rather than engage in a joint effort to hold those who incited and committed an attack on our Capitol and Congress responsible.
— Bradley Dlatt (@bdlatt) January 7, 2021
EXCLUSIVE: Trump has suggested to aides he wants to pardon himself in the final days of his presidency, a move that would mark one of the most extraordinary and untested uses of presidential power in American history. w/@maggieNYT https://t.co/ebeJrQEAER
— Michael S. Schmidt (@nytmike) January 7, 2021
Bloomberg: Preemptive pardons are under discussion for top Trump officials who have not yet been charged with crimes, including Chief of Staff Mark Meadows, senior adviser Stephen Miller, personnel chief John McEntee, and social media director Dan Scavino. https://t.co/RxFXUP5X6M
— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) January 7, 2021
BREAKING: US Capitol Police Chief Sund is resigning, effective Jan. 16, spokesperson says.
— NBC News (@NBCNews) January 7, 2021
Resignation comes after Wednesday’s response to riot in the US Capitol, and a call from Speaker Pelosi for him to resign. – @frankthorp
BREAKING: A US capitol police officer has died as a result of injuries from the insurrection yesterday bringing the death toll to 5. The chief of the US Capitol Police has resigned.
— Mueller, She Wrote (@MuellerSheWrote) January 7, 2021
There had been plenty of warnings. Plenty of time to prepare. Plenty of money to do it. But twice the Capitol Police turned down offers of assistance – once three days before the pro-Trump riot at the Capitol and again as the mob descended on the building. https://t.co/WbCrkhN5xd
— The Associated Press (@AP) January 7, 2021
Washington DC US Attorney Michael Sherwin said the actions of the Capitol Police, “made our job more difficult,” specifically not detaining suspects as they left the Capitol. “Why they weren't zip-tied as they left the building, I don’t know.” Said Mr. Sherwin.
— Jake Gibson (@JakeBGibson) January 7, 2021
This needs to be investigated! Maybe some told them to “stand down and stand by”.
— Lev Parnas (@levparnas) January 7, 2021
Knock on the Oval Office door. That'd be a good way to start. https://t.co/OUoEvJ5l28
— Dick Polman (@DickPolman1) January 7, 2021
Meanwhile, a current Metro D.C. police officer on the scene yesterday said in a public Facebook post that off-duty police officers and members of the military, who were among the rioters, flashed their badges and I.D. cards as they attempted to overrun the Capitol.
— Natasha Bertrand (@NatashaBertrand) January 7, 2021
This is objectively and entirely untrue. https://t.co/CkrGnzMHCP
— Niall Stanage (@NiallStanage) January 7, 2021
This just in: @SimonSchuster "has decided to cancel publication of Senator Josh Hawley’s forthcoming book, THE TYRANNY OF BIG TECH." pic.twitter.com/MoUplvqo9n
— Brian Stelter (@brianstelter) January 7, 2021
Your actions yesterday killed 5 human souls and one book contract.
— Jason Kander (@JasonKander) January 8, 2021
So far, you have only mourned the book contract. https://t.co/ukyVl7kKaf
There's a good chance that before this is over, more Americans will have died from Trump's botched response to COVID than ever died in all foreign wars put together.
— Alex Steffen (@AlexSteffen) January 7, 2021
This is the greatest tragedy to ever befall this nation, and most of it could have been avoided. https://t.co/xXFthpY5VT
Fox News' Greg Gutfeld: "There is no way to turn this back. You have millions of people who do not trust their institutions, and you know what? They are justified! You can’t trust the media, because they lie to you. You can’t trust the elections, because there is fraud!" pic.twitter.com/3LUzA2tDfO
— Justin Baragona (@justinbaragona) January 7, 2021
Twitter users mistake 'Via Getty' for name of Capitol rioter https://t.co/OCJQbGLYBy pic.twitter.com/zAsHIzP5dw
— New York Post (@nypost) January 7, 2021
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METHOD, RIGHT…
Boris Johnson, 2018:
— David Schneider (@davidschneider) January 7, 2021
“I am increasingly admiring of Donald Trump. I have become more and more convinced that there is method in his madness” https://t.co/F3AO2hMmub
Tories urged to suspend politicians who likened US violence to anti-Brexit protests https://t.co/Z0RPSFR2YN
— Jessica Elgot (@jessicaelgot) January 7, 2021
It's OUT! The first #Brexit Briefing of 2021…which explores how unrealistic some industry expectations are about 'fixes' to the current deal, now the penny is dropping about what it means for supply chains and UK position vis-a-vis EU 1/Threadhttps://t.co/a8FNxK6fUa
— Peter Foster (@pmdfoster) January 7, 2021
“Almost all the lorries arriving from the UK were not compliant with EU rules” Brexit replaces free frictionless trade with huge bureaucratic hurdles for British business. pic.twitter.com/P5PwilGwgR
— Graham Simpson (@grahambsi) January 7, 2021
There’s currently empty shelves in some supermarkets in Northern Ireland at the moment – due to disruption caused by new Brexit arrangements in getting fresh food over the Irish Sea 🚢 https://t.co/9nZocTj3BQ
— Emma Vardy (@EmmaVardyTV) January 7, 2021
This is the Brexit you campaigned and voted for. The @duponline caused this, trying owning it 👍 pic.twitter.com/rPezcJQvzH
— Macers (@Macers2000) January 7, 2021
Frontline workers deserve more than applause. It’s easy for politicians to stand on doorstep & clap – they urgently need to step up & deliver the pay rises, priority vaccinations & practical support so many workers are crying out for #ThunderclapForCarers https://t.co/QaE41wcYZA
— Caroline Lucas (@CarolineLucas) January 7, 2021
Hi @MattHancock & @BorisJohnson It’s time you gave frontline workers the proper pay and proper support they deserve. 🙏 no more false and broken promises – it’s time for action to support those who keep the country running and our loved ones safe #ThunderclapForCarers
— Lisette Knight 💙 (@lisette_k) January 7, 2021
Actually, we should clap for Billionaires, and the claps will trickle down to carers
— Russ (@RussInCheshire) January 6, 2021
The Overnight Note 