Are we witnessing a coup in real time?

An armed mob has stormed the Capitol building.

In the United States. Unbelievable to be writing those words. For those of us who grew up and/or lived under authoritarian regimes this is hauntingly familiar.

Today brings back memories https://t.co/cyLL0G6hwP

— Roberto Torres (@TorresLuzardo) January 6, 2021

Opinion: A coup or not a coup? https://t.co/hAtcV2B9YF via @Generocity

— Generocity (@Generocity) January 6, 2021

Opinion: This is how coup d’états begin https://t.co/xSDfIAXczQ via @Generocity

— Generocity (@Generocity) January 6, 2021

Reactions as they are happening:

What we're seeing today is not democracy—it's an attempted coup.

We had a free and fair election. The results were clear.

Republicans from Pres. Trump to PA legislative leaders need to stop the disinformation and tell their supporters the truth before there's further violence.

— Governor Josh Shapiro (@GovernorShapiro) January 6, 2021

Democracy Will Prevail https://t.co/YyGRU5OR4W

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— John Fetterman (@JohnFetterman) January 6, 2021

Domestic terrorism. https://t.co/kZqZNrkx9w

— Gisele Barreto Fetterman (@giselefetterman) January 6, 2021

This is an absolute disgrace. I appreciate the work of the United States Capitol Police under difficult circumstances. I am currently safe as are the few members of my staff that are currently at the Capitol complex.

— Pat Toomey (US Sen. ret.) (@SenToomey) January 6, 2021

Update from Casey staff: Senator Casey was the only member of our team in the Capitol complex today. He is safe and taking direction from the United States Capitol Police.

— Senator Bob Casey (@SenBobCasey) January 6, 2021

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