Stevenson’s army, January 8

– They organized in plain sight.
– It wasn’t just “protesters.” Some were out for blood.
– They stormed the Capitol.
– Neither the National Guard nor the Capitol Police wanted to use the Guard, which complicated the effort to get reinforcements.

– Cong. Clyburn is unhappy that cabinet officers are resigning instead of voting to remove Trump under the 25th amendment.

– Meanwhile, Ben Wittes explains why a self pardon by Trump is likely to be rejected.

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