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Yesterday will go down as a dark day in American history. As Democrats secured control of the Senate, we witnessed an attack on our country and our people, as terrorists breached the U.S. Capitol.
This was nothing short of a failed coup attempt that threatened our democracy and electoral process. Donald Trump and his allies incited this with their refusal to accept the results of a free and fair election—showing how far they are willing to go in order to hold onto power. These illegal and seditious acts will not—could not—prevent the functioning of our democracy. Nonetheless, they represent a grave attack on the soul of our country, and prove once again that Donald Trump is not fit for office. He cannot perform his duties as President.
We believe that Donald Trump is a threat and that it’s a moral imperative for him to be lawfully removed from office. We join the chorus of leaders and organizations stating unequivocally that Donald Trump’s presidency needs to end now, before he causes more harm.
These terrorists, incited by Trump, are white supremacists, and only a handful of them were arrested for violently and unlawfully forcing their way into the Capitol. Their actions endangered the lives of many and resulted in four deaths. The police did not stop them, in a painful contrast to the way the police treated peaceful Black Lives Matter protesters, who were tear-gassed, shot with rubber bullets, and arrested by the hundreds this summer in D.C. This was a clear example of white supremacy and white privilege in action. It’s a stark reminder of who is afforded the right to protest in this country and who is not.
This is a somber moment, but there is also hope for a new beginning. Yesterday, Senators-elect Jon Ossoff and Rev. Raphael Warnock won their races, and Joe Biden’s victory was certified, giving Democrats control of the White House, the House, and the Senate. We are at a turning point. Democrats will have control of the federal government for the first time since 2010, and the opportunity to enact a bolder, more progressive vision for the people of this country.
It’s been an overwhelming 36 hours. Take a breath, stay safe, and remember that despite the GOP’s best efforts, we organized and we won.
The Swing Left Team
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