What was the goal of the rioters? What, if any, was the then-President Donald J. Trump’s role in this attack on Congress? Were his words to his supporters prior to the riot protected free speech?

On January 6, 2021, a deadly riot took place on the grounds of the United States Capitol building located in Washington, D.C. The individuals who were involved in event were supporters of the then-President Donald J. Trump. In a short (two to three pages doubled-spaced) essay, I want you to write a brief report on this incident. What happened during the during the riot? Why did this incident take place? How did it get started? Why did it take place on January 6, 2021? Why did the rioters target the United States Congress? What Constitutional function was Congress performing when it was attacked by the rioters. Was the attack an insurrection against the United States Government? What was the goal of the rioters? What, if any, was the then-President Donald J. Trump’s role in this attack on Congress? Were his words to his supporters prior to the riot protected free speech? There is no right or wrong position in this paper.

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