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The FBI collects clues about the robbery on the Capitol
The FBI has a website for referrals to storm participants on Capitol Hill., The link opens in a new window established in Washington. The US Federal Police offers the ability to upload crime videos and photos there.
Investigators can also draw on a wealth of incriminating material firsthand: Trump supporters had posted numerous photos and videos on social media. Since they mostly don’t wear masks despite the risk of corona, many faces can be clearly recognized. The attackers were filmed, among other things, as they walked through the halls of the Capitol and broke into the boardroom and parliamentarians’ offices.
Antonio Guterres, Secretary General of the UN: “Sad”
“In such circumstances, it is important that political leaders show their supporters the need to refrain from violence and respect democratic processes and the rule of law,” Guterres said through his spokesman Stéphane Dujarric.
He was indirectly referring to the President of the United States, Donald Trump, who had repeatedly incited his supporters to take action against his electoral defeat against Joe Biden.
Why were the security forces taken by surprise so quickly?
Political scientist Claudia Brühwiler is Professor of American Studies at the University of St. Gallen. She believes that several factors were responsible for the attackers being able to take the “Capitol Police” by surprise so quickly. For example, they did not prepare for such a scenario.
American sports stars with serious accusations: “Trump is a criminal”
“The man who was president encouraged him. The man is a criminal, “said basketball star Kyle Lowry, blaming the elected head of state for storming the Capitol in Washington.” He should be brought to justice. “
Jaylen Brown of the record champions Boston Celtics draws attention to seemingly unsuspecting police. “There are two Americas,” he said: “In one they will shoot you for sleeping in a car, selling cigarettes or playing in the garden, in the other you can storm the Capitol, and there are no tear gas or mass arrests.”
“Confused, upset, sad, angry, speechless, but not surprised” was Olympic gymnastics champion Simone Biles. Soccer world champion and confessed Trump opponent Megan Rapinoe called the mob “American terrorists.”
Martina Navratilova, a nine-time Wimbledon winner, approached the (still) boss at the White House head-on. “What happened on Capitol Hill is up to you. Everything depends on you, “said the American-elect, who denounced the president’s unworthy behavior and demanded the removal of the head of state before the replacement of Joe Biden on January 20:” Trump must be removed. “
Markwalder: “It is incomprehensible that the police are taken by surprise”
For Christa Markwalder (FDP), president of the Swiss-US parliamentary association, the violent assault on the Capitol was “shocking and disturbing.” It was incomprehensible to them that the police were taken by surprise.
When asked, Markwalder gave three reasons for his assessment: First, incumbent President Donald Trump prompted protesters to do so. Second, the attack on the Capitol was an attack on the heart of American democracy, reflecting the deeply undemocratic attitudes of these people. And thirdly, people also died.
Furthermore, it seemed incomprehensible to him, according to the Berne FDP national advisor in her written statement to Keystone-SDA, “that the police could be taken by surprise.”
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Christa Markwalder (FDP)
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American pop singer Selena Gomez blames social media
This is “the result of allowing people with hatred in their hearts to use platforms that should be used to bring people together,” Gomez wrote on Twitter.
To this end, he tagged the platform executives and appealed: “Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Google, Mark Zuckerberg, Sheryl Sandberg, Jack Dorsey, Sundar Pichai, Susan Wojcicki – you all abandoned the American people today, and I hope you will. put things in order in the future. ” Gomez had previously denounced Facebook because it did not act consistently enough against false information about the corona pandemic.
Calls for new impeachment proceedings against Trump
Democratic Congresswoman Ilhan Omar announced on Twitter that she was already preparing articles to press charges. “We cannot allow him to remain in office, it is a matter of preserving our republic and we have to fulfill our oath.” Her colleague Carolyn Bourdeaux joined the lawsuit.
Democratic Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley wrote on Twitter: “Donald J. Trump should be impeached by the House of Representatives immediately and removed by the United States Senate when Congress meets again.” Democratic Congressman Ted Lieu asked Vice President Mike Pence to declare Trump incapacitated based on the 25th Amendment to the Constitution.
Several US media outlets, including CNN and CBS, have already reported that various members of the Trump administration’s cabinet are discussing the possibility of removing Trump from office with the help of the 25th Amendment. Pence and the cabinet would have to send a statement to Congress that Trump was unable to fulfill his duties. If the president denies it, he would have four days to justify his assessment.
Schäuble, President of the German Bundestag: “Trump encouraged the mafia”
The president of the German Bundestag, Wolfgang Schäuble (CDU), blames the president of the United States, Donald Trump, for the events surrounding the assault on the Capitol. In a letter to the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Nancy Pelosi, he writes that a “violent mob” had been “stirred up” by an elected president. Trump had disregarded the basic rule of democracy to admit his obvious electoral defeat.
Brühwiler, American expert: “A game with fears”
The events in Washington are likely to become a new low in American history. American expert Claudia Brühwiler from the University of St. Gallen says that democracy is still alive and that the founding fathers system is still in place. Also: “If Trump had planned a real coup, he would have approached it very differently,” he says. “It seems to me that it has been one of his games with everyone’s fears.”
Chancellor Ignazio Cassis condemns the violent assault on the Capitol
Freedom, democracy and national cohesion are important goods, they must be cultivated, said Cassis through the short message service Twitter. “I condemn any attack,” Cassis continued. Switzerland relies on American institutions to defend its democracy. The confirmation of the election victory of Joe Biden is an expression of this.
The stranger is stunned and worried
“Shameful”, “unacceptable”: International politics are horrified by the scenes in Washington. The reactions are summarized here:
The Federal Council is “appalled”
The Federal Council was shocked by the events that led to the deaths of several people, said Federal President Guy Parmelin through the short message service Twitter. However, the Federal Council is confident in the strength of US institutions and is confident that a peaceful transfer of office will be possible in accordance with the constitution, he said in the tweet. “American democracy is valuable to our country because we share the same values.”
The two presidents of the federal parliament, the president of the National Council Andreas Aebi (SVP / BE) and the president of the Council of States, Alex Kuprecht (SVP / SZ), had previously condemned the events in the USA as an attack on the rule of law. Aebi and Kuprecht wrote on Twitter that democracy is a fragile achievement that needs to be protected and defended. Democratic decisions must be accepted.
Trump reacts to congressional confirmation
The outgoing president of the United States, Donald Trump, assures his successor Joe Biden a suitable transfer. “Even if I absolutely do not agree with the election result and the facts confirm me, there will still be a proper delivery on January 20,” Trump said, according to a Twitter message from a spokesman for the US Presidential Office.
Congress confirms the election result
The United States Congress has officially confirmed the election of Democrat Joe Biden as the next president of the United States. Vice President Mike Pence, head of the process, declared the election result confirmed by Congress. Joe Biden got the expected 306 votes, incumbent Trump 232 votes. The new president will take office on January 20.
House of Representatives also rejects objection to Pennsylvania’s result
The objection of some Republican deputies to Pennsylvania’s electoral results was rejected after the Senate also by the House of Representatives with 282 to 138 votes. Both houses would have to agree to an objection to allow it.
British Home Secretary asks Trump to condemn actions on Capitol Hill
British Home Secretary Priti Patel commented on the incidents in Washington on Twitter: “The scenes in Washington are unacceptable and undemocratic. There is no justification for this violence and Donald Trump must condemn it. America is a beacon of democracy, hope and freedom, and now there must be an orderly transition of power. “
Devastation on the Capitol
A video by CNN reporter Ali Zaslav shows the devastated office of a Senate deputy.
Trump Deposition: Government Members Advise
Will Trump be overthrown by his own cabinet? US broadcasters CNN, CBS and ABC report that senior members of the US government are discussing this. Therefore, the considerations are based on the 25th Amendment to the Constitution, which basically allows it. The removal of the president is possible if “he cannot exercise the duties and powers of his office.” However, what exactly “incompetent” means is not defined in more detail. But it is about physical or mental disabilities. CNN relies on anonymous members of the government. According to them, Trump is “out of control.”
Republican division?
The question increasingly arises as to where the Republican Party really stands. The chairman of the German Bundestag Foreign Affairs Committee, Norbert Röttgen, has now called on American Republicans to distance themselves from incumbent President Donald Trump. Responsibility for the incidents on Capitol Hill clearly rests with Trump, says the CDU politician in the ARD. He urged Republicans to “separate now here.”
Photos of the storm at the Capitol
The Washington Capitol was stormed by numerous Trump supporters during the congressional session yesterday. The setting was reminiscent of a Hollywood movie, but it was reality. These are the pictures.
