There are few great buildings in the world whose significance extends beyond the quality of architecture, history, or function. The U.S. Capitol reflects not only that trifecta of values but is the single most potent symbol of America’s republic.
So we all watched in horror on January 6 as this essential emblem of democracy was attacked by a violent mob, incited by President Trump and his cohort, who tried to overturn the lawful election of Joe Biden, as the Electoral College votes were being formally certified by members of the House and Senate, as prescribed in the U.S. Constitution.
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