Informant Told FBI Trump Tweet Was “Call to Arms” Weeks Before Jan. 6 Attack

In December, Trump called for his followers to gather at the Capitol on January 6 for a “wild,” “big protest.”…

Trump supporters stand on the U.S. Capitol Police armored vehicle as others take over the steps of the Capitol on January 6, 2021, as the Congress works to certify the electoral college votes.

Weeks before the attack, on December 19, Trump called for his followers to gather in D.C. on January 6 for a “wild” rally.

Accompanying the message about the tweet were insights into far right activity on forums and social media ahead of the attack. The far right extremists were rallying for war, the messages showed, and spoke of readying their guns and preparing for violence in support of Trump’s goal of overturning the election.

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