Fox News anchor Martha MacCallum stated that the breaching police barricades and causing a lockdown at the US Capitol were “a huge victory” for pro-Trump protesters. As Congress was certifying the electoral vote count, rioters put a stop to the congressional debate.
“We are witnessing something that is just beyond our comprehension as Americans,” MacCallum said. “You know, one of the men on the street said this is the people’s house. And absolutely it is. But it is not a place where you can break windows and storm hallways and overwhelm police officers.”
On Wednesday, thousands of President Trump supporters gathered in Washington, DC, for a “March for Trump” demonstration before Congress met to certify the election result.
The protest quickly turned into a riot as rioters rushed into the Capitol building, prompting lawmakers and reporters to evacuate; other Congress members had to find a place to shelter.
Despite MacCallum calling this a victory for Trump supporters, she stated that those who breached that Capital should face criminal charges. “I think it’s worth pointing out that, you know, the group of people who breached these walls are — that’s a crime. They’ve committed a crime, and they should be prosecuted for it,” MacCallum said.
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