"Under the subheading, Capitol Police Response Escalates Tensions, the White House asserts that between 1:30 and 3:00 p.m. the cops aggressively fired tear gas, flash bangs, and rubber munitions into crowds of peaceful protesters, injuring many and deliberately escalating tensions. Video evidence shows officers inexplicably removing barricades, opening Capitol doors, and even waving attendees inside the buildingactions that facilitated entrywhile simultaneously deploying violent force against others. These inconsistent and provocative tactics turned a peaceful demonstration into chaos, it added."
"I haven't seen what they put on their website, Thune told reporters, but the Capitol Police do a great job around here. This Friday is Law Enforcement Day, and we will honor and express our appreciation and gratitude to the men and women who serve in law enforcement across this country, including the Capitol Police who protect this building on a daily basis."
President Donald Trump's White House launched a January 6 webpage marking the riot's five-year anniversary. The webpage largely blames Democrats for branding peaceful protesters as insurrectionists and accuses Capitol Police of actions that facilitated entry and escalated tensions. The site alleges officers removed barricades, opened Capitol doors, waved attendees inside, and used tear gas, flash bangs, and rubber munitions against crowds. The webpage praises Trump for explicitly calling for peaceful protest. Senate Majority Leader John Thune said he had not seen the webpage and expressed praise and gratitude for Capitol Police and law enforcement ahead of Law Enforcement Day.
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