Trump surely knew some of his mob were armed

[Archetypist]

.. or likely would be armed.

This may seem obvious, but I had not really seen this spelled out elsewhere, and felt the need to share. Feel free to say 'well duh'

I think T**** thinks he is smart enough to avoid serious trouble by avoiding directly saying 'go shoot so-and-so or go take hostages'. But he is on Parler, and even without that he surely was aware of the plans for an attack on the Capitol, as he was inciting his mob.

[Renew Deal]

1. Everyone is fortunate they didn't use guns or fire

[LonePirate]

2. He didn't care who was hurt or killed. He simply wanted the election thrown to the House.

In the House, each state has one vote and Republicans control a majority of states. He would win that vote and another term. As it is now, he is literally days away from possible state charges in New York that will likely carry prison time, not to mention whatever results from any of a myriad of federal investigations stemming from the January 6 insurrection or anything else he has done while in office.

[Archetypist]

3. I just mean

In terms it his culpability. How can any cabinet members or elected representatives seriously hold off forcing his immediate exit? The up or down vote will be a good thing.

[Eyeball_Kid]

4. It's just as likely that Trump hired mercenaries to

embed themselves in the crowd, armed and organized. I think that THIS is why Trump always kept Erik Prince close by. Trump eventually would need the services and resources of a private army. And it's why Trump hired Betsy DeVos. Goofy Betsy just realized it!

[Archetypist]

5. Good point.

I don't put it past him. He only cares about him. Literally.

[Talitha]

6. He KNOWS what's going to happen to him if he doesn't steal another term.

Buh-bye, Pissolini!!!