John, We all watched in horror today as rioters trampled barricades, broke the windows of our Capitol building, and stormed the Senate floor in an attempt to stop Congress from certifying the results of the Nov 3rd election. But the truth is, the disturbing scene that played out at the Capitol has been four years in the making. Since taking office, Trump and his cronies have fanned the flames of racism and xenophobia to make themselves more powerful. And some of the world’s biggest corporations have helped them do it. Corporations like Delta Airlines, Microsoft, AT&T, Capital One, and Comcast have handed over $16 million to the republicans who instigated today’s attack on our democracy. No matter what, Joe Biden and Kamala Harris will be inaugurated on Jan 20th. Make no mistake about that. John, democracy will prevail despite the events that unfolded at our nation's Capitol building. But it’s up to us to make sure that every person and corporation that played a role in today’s unlawful siege is held accountable. Tell Delta Airlines, Comcast, AT&T, and Capital One: stop funding politicians who are subverting our democracy.  Thanks for all that you do, More information: 20 corporations, $16 million, and 138 Republicans trying to subvert democracy, Popular Information, January 6, 2021 Trump tweets amid violent Capitol Hill insurrection as leaders beg him to address the nation, CNBC, January 6, 2021 The storming of Capitol Hill was organized on social media, the New York Times, January 6, 2021 |
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