Tensions remain high here in Washington, D.C. A Capitol police officer died as a result of Wednesday’s attack by pro-Trump supporters. The fifth death caused by the riots. Thursday night, President Donald Trump released a video conceding that Joe Biden will be the next president. But Friday morning he tweeted that he won’t be attending the inauguration ceremony on January 20th – breaking a long-standing tradition. And the U.S. Congress is discussing another impeachment effort against Trump for inciting violence.
Joining the discussion:
- Dan Raviv is a journalist and columnist for Newsday.
- Brian O’Donovan is the Washington correspondent for RTE News.
- Adolfo Franco is an attorney and Republican strategist.
- Steve Chaggaris is a political analyst.
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JUST IN: Biden declines to weigh in on Trump impeachment: "That's a decision for the Congress to make" https://t.co/K5L8HAom5h pic.twitter.com/dwJ4RBG6Y7
— The Hill (@thehill) January 8, 2021
Policeman Brian Sicknick dies after sustaining injuries during the pro-Trump violence at the US Capitol https://t.co/VkLT8j6myj
— BBC News (World) (@BBCWorld) January 8, 2021
Thirteen Charged in Federal Court Following Riot at the United States Capitol @USAO_DC @TheJusticeDept https://t.co/y8TRCPXLw2
— FBI Washington Field (@FBIWFO) January 8, 2021