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Originally Posted by Chico23231
While nobody supported that…I don’t remember anyone bringing guns to the capitol riot.
Just tell me you agree…violence, obstruction, riots, attacking officers, has no place in the streets of Minneapolis. Or do you support this?
You can protest all day…but if you place hands on an officer and you are armed. Spare me.
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Chico stop the lying and making up BS!
Yes, individuals present at the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021, were armed with a variety of weapons, including firearms, according to court records, testimonies, and law enforcement reports. While some claims have suggested otherwise, multiple, evidence-based sources confirm the presence of weapons in the crowd.
Weapons Found and Used on January 6, 2021:
Firearms: Federal court records show that numerous individuals brought guns to the Capitol area, and at least 180 defendants were charged with entering a restricted area with a dangerous or deadly weapon, a category that includes firearms. Some individuals were arrested with loaded handguns in their possession.
Improvised Weapons: Rioters used various items as weapons against law enforcement, including metal flagpoles, batons, stun guns, baseball bats, and hockey sticks.
Chemical Sprays: "Bear spray" and other pepper spray agents were used against police officers.
Other Objects: Rioters used fire extinguishers, wooden stakes, and other items to assault police.
Explosives: Pipe bombs were discovered near the Republican National Committee (RNC) and Democratic National Committee (DNC) headquarters.
Evidence of Armed Individuals:
Court Records: The Justice Department has confirmed that many participants in the January 6th attack were armed with weapons.
Testimony: Former White House aide Cassidy Hutchinson testified that she heard President Trump say, "I don't care that they have weapons. They're not here to hurt me," referring to people in the crowd.
Arrests: Several individuals were arrested with weapons, including guns and ammunition, in the vicinity of the Capitol.
While some individuals have claimed that no weapons were found, the evidence from investigations, criminal charges, and testimony paints a different picture, showing that numerous individuals brought and used weapons during the attack.
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