To follow up on caconym's comment, FBI has confirmed that more than a dozen explosive devices were found at the Capitol after the siege, including pipe bombs left in front of the DNC offices.[1]
5 people died. 50 officers were wounded, some seriously enough that they are still in the hospital.
Multiple protestors had zip ties and other means of restraint on them, knives, and guns, and on their social media profiles were promoting violence against legislators.
This wasn't protesting. It was terrorism. And these terrorist attacks were organized and coordinated on Parler and other social media.
5 people died. 50 officers were wounded, some seriously enough that they are still in the hospital.
Multiple protestors had zip ties and other means of restraint on them, knives, and guns, and on their social media profiles were promoting violence against legislators.
This wasn't protesting. It was terrorism. And these terrorist attacks were organized and coordinated on Parler and other social media.
[1] https://www.washingtonpost.com/national-security/capitol-rio...