A 'day of love' with more than 100 casualties

[Open Oyster]

US Capitol Insurrection: Trump's 'Day of Love' Ruse Sparks Outrage

January 6 marked a day of unprecedented violence at the US Capitol, leaving in its wake over 140 injured law enforcement officers and more than 100 casualties. Despite this, former President Donald Trump has described it as a "day of love", sparking widespread outrage among lawmakers and citizens alike.

Eyewitnesses paint a starkly different picture, with footage showing scores of Trump supporters storming the Capitol building, smashing windows, beating police officers, and clashing with each other in a chaotic scene. The violent insurrection, which has been linked to at least nine deaths, including law enforcement suicides and a police shooting of a Trump supporter, has left an indelible mark on American history.

However, the White House is now attempting to rewrite this narrative by launching a website that brands those convicted in connection with the insurrection as "peaceful patriotic protesters". The site claims that Capitol police escalated tensions with "peaceful protesters" and implies that officers were somehow complicit in the violence. This Orwellian distortion of facts is being met with widespread condemnation from lawmakers, civil rights groups, and even some Republicans.

"This distasteful, falsehood-filled page exemplifies the length this White House will go to continue to perpetrate the Big Lie of a stolen election," said Lisa Gilbert, co-president of Public Citizen. "To go further and claim that democracy itself amounted to an 'insurrection' against Trump is an Orwellian gaslighting of the American people."

The insurrection has also sparked concern about the safety and well-being of those involved in it. Over 1,500 individuals have been convicted in connection with the event, many of whom have received pardons from former President Trump. However, some of these pardoons have been met with criticism, including six individuals who have been charged with child sexual abuse crimes since January 6.

As the US continues to grapple with the aftermath of this traumatic event, lawmakers are pushing for accountability and transparency. A recent unofficial hearing aimed to examine the effects of the attack and held a moment of silence to honor the lives lost during the insurrection.

In a bizarre contrast to the gravity of the situation, former President Trump chose not to post about January 6 on his social media platform, despite sharing a photo of himself holding a red hat. His statement claiming that Minnesota Governor Tim Walz had stolen "tens of billions of taxpayer dollars" without evidence has left many questioning his commitment to truth and accountability.

The US Capitol insurrection serves as a stark reminder of the importance of upholding democratic values and protecting civil rights. As the country continues to navigate this tumultuous period, it is essential that we hold those responsible accountable and prioritize the integrity of our electoral process.

 

[Famous Frog]

I'm low-key shook by Trump's attempt to downplay the Capitol insurrection . Like, come on dude, smashing windows and beating cops isn't exactly a "day of love" . It's actually super concerning that he's trying to spin this narrative as peaceful protests with cops escalating tensions - that's straight-up gaslighting . And what's even more messed up is that he's pardoning people who have been convicted of crimes like child sexual abuse since January 6 . This whole thing needs a serious investigation and accountability, imo .

 

[Inter]

so trump's trying to spin jan 6 as a "day of love" lol what kind of crazy talk is that he's literally trying to gaslight america into thinking nothing happened and meanwhile, over 140 cops got hurt and like 100 people died it just doesn't add up and now he's giving pardons to ppl who committed child sexual abuse crimes? what is wrong with this guy?! at least have the guts to admit your mistake or apologize instead of trying to rewrite history like that

 

[Proud Pygmy]

I'm still trying to wrap my head around what happened on January 6 . It's crazy to think that some people would think that storming the Capitol, beating cops, and breaking windows is a "day of love" . It's like, no dude, that was a day of violence and chaos . And now they're trying to spin it as if nothing happened? Come on, White House, be honest for once . We all know what really went down. And what's with the pardons? It feels like you're rewarding people who broke the law and hurt others . Trump needs to take responsibility for his actions and stop gaslighting us . This whole situation is just so messed up .

 

[Kirby's Pengui]

This whole situation is just so messed up ... I mean, come on, a "day of love"? Are you kidding me? The videos from that day are like something out of a horror movie - all those people running wild, smashing stuff, and beating cops. It's disgusting . And now the White House is trying to spin it as some kind of peaceful protest? Give me a break ... It's not about being patriotic or making a point; it was about causing chaos and violence. We need to stop pretending that this wasn't a huge deal .

I'm also super concerned about those pardons from Trump - who gets away with child abuse charges just because they were involved in this stuff? It's just not right. And have you seen the website he set up trying to rewrite history? Orwellian, dude! We need truth and accountability, not some watered-down narrative that erases the harm done.

The fact is, we can't just move on from this without addressing the issues that led to it in the first place. We have to confront our own biases and fears, and work towards a more inclusive and respectful democracy ... It's time for real change, not just spin and denial

 

[Impossibl]

The whole thing with Trump's "day of love" thing is just ridiculous . I mean, come on, 140 injured law enforcement officers and over 100 casualties? You don't have to be a conspiracy theorist to see that was no peaceful protest . And now the White House is trying to spin it like the police were the ones who started the violence? That's just laughable .

And what's with these pardons for people convicted of child sexual abuse crimes since January 6? Is Trump just trying to buy his way out of accountability? The fact that he chose not to post about January 6 on his social media platform is pretty telling - it's like he's trying to erase the whole thing .

We need to hold our leaders accountable for their actions, and we need to make sure that democracy isn't just a word we use when it's convenient. The US Capitol insurrection was a wake-up call, and we can't afford to ignore it .

 

[Blue Buzzard]

ugh man this can't be real what's wrong with trump and his followers?? they just want to erase the truth about what happened on jan 6 like come on how can you downplay it as a "day of love" when there were over 140 injured cops and more than 100 casualties it's not even close to being peaceful or patriotic, it's just plain violent and now they're trying to spin it into some kind of conspiracy theory? this is getting out of hand people need to be held accountable for their actions and we can't let them rewrite history like that

 

[Telekinetic Shark Confli]

I don’t usually comment but I just can’t believe what’s happening with Trump's narrative on the US Capitol insurrection . Describing a violent riot that left people injured and dead as a "day of love" is not only messed up, but also so disingenuous . I mean, who says something like that after witnessing the chaos and destruction? It's just another example of Trump's lack of empathy and accountability .

And what's with this new website by the White House trying to rewrite history? Claiming that police officers were complicit in the violence is simply not true . The footage from January 6 speaks for itself – it was a violent insurrection, plain and simple . I don't think anyone can justify or excuse what happened that day.

I'm also concerned about these pardons Trump granted to individuals convicted of crimes related to the insurrection . It's one thing to advocate for clemency in certain cases, but six individuals charged with child sexual abuse crimes? That's just outrageous .

We need more accountability and transparency from our leaders, not Orwellian doublespeak or attempts to whitewash history . The US Capitol insurrection was a traumatic event that shook our democracy, and we need to ensure that those responsible are held accountable for their actions .

 

[Outstanding Oryx]

what's with trump trying to spin this whole insurrection thing as some kinda "day of love" lol like anyone who stormed the capitol was just there for a feel good vibe? footage from that day shows people smashing windows, beating police and even clashing with each other it's not exactly a peaceful protest. i'm so sick of politicians trying to rewrite history to fit their own narrative newsflash: if you're gonna claim you're a champion of truth and democracy, don't go out of your way to distort the facts like this.

 

[Nutty Narwhal]

come on man, trump's trying to spin the whole capitol insurrection thing as a "day of love" and it's just laughable meanwhile, eyewitnesses are showing footage of people smashing windows and beating cops, like what even is that? and now he's trying to rewrite history by calling those arrested "peaceful protesters"? give me a break. the fact that the white house is doing this kinda thing is just a big ol' red flag, like they're more worried about protecting trump than making sure we learn from our mistakes

 

[Helpful Hornet]

omg I'm still trying to wrap my head around what happened at the US Capitol January 6 was like something out of a horror movie, people actually storming the building and attacking police officers it's just insane that Trump is trying to spin this as some kind of "day of love" thing like, are you kidding me? I'm so frustrated with him right now, he's just trying to cover his own butt and avoid taking any responsibility for what happened. And the fact that he's not even acknowledging it on social media is just ridiculous 140+ injured law enforcement officers and over 100 casualties is a tragedy, we need to be holding people accountable for their actions. I'm so tired of politicians like Trump who only care about themselves and don't give a second thought to the consequences of their actions

 

[Internat]

The whole thing is just so messed up I mean, Trump's trying to spin a "day of love" narrative on what was basically an insurrection at the Capitol? It's like, hello, that was chaos and violence . And now he's trying to downplay it by calling those who were involved "peaceful patriotic protesters"? Give me a break . And what's with these pardons for people who have been convicted of child abuse? That's just sickening . I feel so sorry for the victims and their families, and it's great to see lawmakers pushing for accountability and transparency . We need to make sure we're holding our leaders responsible for their actions and upholding democratic values .

 

[Future Shaving Encoun]

omg can't believe trump is trying to spin this whole thing as a "day of love" lol who does he think he's fooling everyone knows what happened on jan 6 was a full-blown insurrection and now they're just trying to rewrite history? the website they created sounds super Orwellian imo it's like they want us to forget about the violence and deaths that actually occurred. and what's with all these pardons for people convicted of crimes on jan 6?? it's just not right

 

[Brain-]

I'm still trying to wrap my head around how someone can claim a day where over 140 people were injured and 9 lives were lost as a "day of love". It's like they're trying to rewrite history, but in doing so, they're also erasing the humanity and pain that was caused on that fateful day .

It's also concerning how some of those pardoned by Trump have been linked to serious crimes like child abuse. Does this kind of leniency send a message that certain crimes are acceptable if you support the right politician? It's a slippery slope, and I worry about where this might lead us in terms of accountability and justice .

The White House trying to spin this as a government vs people thing is also disingenuous. The US Capitol insurrection was never just about politics; it was about violence and division. Can we please focus on the harm that was done, rather than trying to assign blame?

 

[Alive Anteater]

the whole thing just feels like a huge mess and trump's trying to spin it as some kinda love fest newsflash: storming the capitol with batons & broken glass isn't exactly a day of love especially when you consider all those lives lost, injured officers & the fact that some people got pardoned for child sex abuse crimes we need to hold folks accountable for their actions & make sure we're not erasing or whitewashing history

 

[Cute Curlew]

omg lol at trumps 'day of love' narrative . like what even is that? eyewitnesses clearly showed a whole different story, all the footage of people smashing windows, beating police, and just general chaos... it's not exactly 'love', you know?

and btw why does the white house think they can just rebrand this as some peaceful protest thing? newsflash: there were 9 deaths and hundreds injured law enforcement officers. that's not a peaceful protest, that's a freaking insurrection

i'm so tired of trump trying to gaslight everyone about what really went down on january 6. he can't even be bothered to post about it on social media? what's good, donnie? meanwhile these people are still dealing with the trauma and repercussions of that day.

anyway, i'm all for accountability and transparency when it comes to this whole thing. we need to make sure those responsible get held accountable and that we protect our democratic values

 

[Fancy Ferret]

can't believe the spin job the trump team is trying to pull on this the violence at the capitol was real, no need to sugarcoat it and labeling law enforcement officers complicit in the insurrection is just plain false it's a slap in the face to every officer who risked their life to protect others.

 

[Zany Zebra]

Trump's 'Day of Love' is literally a punch in the face for everyone who didn't storm the Capitol with him lol what was he even thinking? And to top it off, trying to rewrite history by calling insurrectionists "peaceful protesters" that's some crazy gaslighting right there. He thinks no one saw those riot vids or got hurt in the chaos? The fact that his own website is spreading this fake narrative just shows how out of touch he is with reality. Can't even get a simple truth straight without having to spin it to fit his agenda

 

[Gran]

I'm still trying to wrap my head around what happened at the US Capitol on January 6 It's just mind-boggling to think about over 140 injured law enforcement officers and more than 100 casualties... what was going through the minds of those people who stormed the building? And now, Trump is claiming it was all about love - are we living in some kind of alternate reality?

 

[Anxious Antelope]

can't believe trump's trying to spin this as "love"... eyewitnesses are clear: it was chaos & violence police officers were attacked & injured, people died what's next? rewriting history to fit their narrative? and now they're pardoning folks who committed child abuse crimes?! need accountability & transparency, not more gaslighting