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Statewide Call-in Special: California Responds to Pro-Trump Riots

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KQED

Politics, News, News Commentary

4.6656 Ratings

🗓️ 7 January 2021

⏱️ 55 minutes

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Summary

After violent supporters of President Donald Trump stormed the U.S. Capitol, many Americans are dismayed at the chaos and lawlessness that has unfolded. Some observers questioned the lax response from police, as well as galling discrepancies between the treatment of Black Lives Matter protesters and the pro-Trump mob. And the incident is sparking calls for a second impeachment of Trump, who invited the rioters to Washington D.C. In this statewide call-in special, we'll talk about the political and legal fallout from Wednesday's violence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Coming up on forum, after violent supporters of President Trump stormed the U.S. Capitol, Americans are processing the chaos and lawlessness that unfolded. Some are questioning the lax response from police, as well as galling discrepancies between the treatment of Black Lives Matter protesters and pro-Trump extremists. The incident is also sparking calls for a second impeachment of Trump,

1:11.7

who invited the rioters to Washington, D.C. In this statewide call-in special, we look at the

1:17.3

fallout from yesterday's violence and get your reactions. Join us. Welcome to special statewide coverage from KQED Forum. I'm Mina Kim. Whether Californians were

1:43.3

surprised or not that a violent mob incited by

1:47.0

the President could threaten democracy and breach the walls of the U.S. Capitol, for many,

1:52.0

the chaotic images of yesterday were still painful to watch. Lawmakers forced to shelter in

1:58.0

place, some with gas masks on, windows guns drawn in the House

2:03.0

chamber, a lone black police officer being chased up the stairs, a delusional man on the Senate

2:08.1

day is yelling Trump won the election. In this hour, we look at the impact of yesterday's events

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and where we go from here. And you can join the conversation by calling

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