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On Tuesday, January 12, the House of Representatives is expected to vote on a measure calling for Donald Trump to be removed from office through the 25th Amendment following the armed and violent insurrection at the US Capitol last week. Democratic lawmakers in the House have introduced a single charge of impeachment " incitement of insurrection " against Trump. The impeachment measure has the backing of over 200 Democratic co-sponsors, according to MSNBC. According to the latest polls, 56 percent of the public support Trump's removal.

Despite their lives being put in danger with the armed insurrection that took place on Wednesday, January 6, House Republicans refused to give unanimous consent to the resolution urging Pence to start the process. Nevertheless, support is growing for Trump to be indicted under federal, state and DC laws for his role in inciting the deadly event. On Monday, January 11, newly-elected Congresswoman Cori Bush filed formal legislation urging the removal of any elected officials involved in inciting last Wednesdays deadly terrorist insurrection. The legislation invokes Section 3 of the 14th Amendment to the Constitution, which allows Congress to remove any legislators engaged in insurrection or rebellion against the United States.

Also on Monday, January 11, the U.S. Supreme Court formally refused to put on a fast track election challenge filed by Trump and his allies. The top court denied pleas for quick consideration of cases involving the outcome in five states won by Joe Biden: Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin.

Our guests are Congresswoman Maxine Waters, Jody David Armour and Marjorie Cohn.

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On Tuesday, January 12, the House of Representatives is expected to vote on a measure calling for Donald Trump to be removed from office through the 25th Amendment following the armed and violent insurrection at the US Capitol last week. Democratic lawmakers in the House have introduced a single charge of impeachment " incitement of insurrection " against Trump. The impeachment measure has the backing of over 200 Democratic co-sponsors, according to MSNBC. According to the latest polls, 56 percent of the public support Trump's removal.

Despite their lives being put in danger with the armed insurrection that took place on Wednesday, January 6, House Republicans refused to give unanimous consent to the resolution urging Pence to start the process. Nevertheless, support is growing for Trump to be indicted under federal, state and DC laws for his role in inciting the deadly event. On Monday, January 11, newly-elected Congresswoman Cori Bush filed formal legislation urging the removal of any elected officials involved in inciting last Wednesdays deadly terrorist insurrection. The legislation invokes Section 3 of the 14th Amendment to the Constitution, which allows Congress to remove any legislators engaged in insurrection or rebellion against the United States.

Also on Monday, January 11, the U.S. Supreme Court formally refused to put on a fast track election challenge filed by Trump and his allies. The top court denied pleas for quick consideration of cases involving the outcome in five states won by Joe Biden: Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin.

Our guests are Congresswoman Maxine Waters, Jody David Armour and Marjorie Cohn.

Today on Sojourner Truth, our weekly roundtable.

Outrage grows at what some are calling a coup attempt by Donald Trump, which culminated on January 6, the day the presidential election results were certified by Congress. However, the certification was delayed, as a mob (including white supremacists and Q-anon Trump supporters) was allowed to invade the U.S. Capitol building, including the House and Senate chambers. One Capitol police officer was killed. A woman Trump supporter was shot and killed by police. Three others died from what have been described as medical emergencies. Meanwhile, Capitol police only made 14 arrests during the invasion and occupation. Protesters were assisted by Capitol police, many of whom were seen having friendly exchanges with occupiers. Also, they were allowed to leave the building and in some cases they helped them go down the steps. This is in stark contrast with how Black Lives Matter protests have been dealt with by law enforcement.

Democrats in Congress are calling for the immediate removal of Trump either by use of the 25th Amendment or by impeachment. Several Trump cabinet and staff members have resigned. Trump had encouraged the crowd to march to the Capitol and to "be strong." He has since condemned the violence and said there would be a peaceful transfer of power. These are empty words, many say, considering the blame for what happened on Wednesday has been clearly placed on his feet. This, in addition to the telephone call he made to the Georgia Secretary of State, basically asking him to find votes for him so that he could be declared the winner of the election there. Some are saying the attempted coup in Washington, D.C. was orchestrated with help from some members of law enforcement and the military.

Our panelists are Laura Carlsen, Dr. Gerald Horne and Jackie Goldberg.

Today on Sojourner Truth, our weekly roundtable.

Outrage grows at what some are calling a coup attempt by Donald Trump, which culminated on January 6, the day the presidential election results were certified by Congress. However, the certification was delayed, as a mob (including white supremacists and Q-anon Trump supporters) was allowed to invade the U.S. Capitol building, including the House and Senate chambers. One Capitol police officer was killed. A woman Trump supporter was shot and killed by police. Three others died from what have been described as medical emergencies. Meanwhile, Capitol police only made 14 arrests during the invasion and occupation. Protesters were assisted by Capitol police, many of whom were seen having friendly exchanges with occupiers. Also, they were allowed to leave the building and in some cases they helped them go down the steps. This is in stark contrast with how Black Lives Matter protests have been dealt with by law enforcement.

Democrats in Congress are calling for the immediate removal of Trump either by use of the 25th Amendment or by impeachment. Several Trump cabinet and staff members have resigned. Trump had encouraged the crowd to march to the Capitol and to "be strong." He has since condemned the violence and said there would be a peaceful transfer of power. These are empty words, many say, considering the blame for what happened on Wednesday has been clearly placed on his feet. This, in addition to the telephone call he made to the Georgia Secretary of State, basically asking him to find votes for him so that he could be declared the winner of the election there. Some are saying the attempted coup in Washington, D.C. was orchestrated with help from some members of law enforcement and the military.

Our panelists are Laura Carlsen, Dr. Gerald Horne and Jackie Goldberg.

Today on Sojourner Truth, our weekly roundtable.

Outrage grows at what some are calling a coup attempt by Donald Trump, which culminated on January 6, the day the presidential election results were certified by Congress. However, the certification was delayed, as a mob (including white supremacists and Q-anon Trump supporters) was allowed to invade the U.S. Capitol building, including the House and Senate chambers. One Capitol police officer was killed. A woman Trump supporter was shot and killed by police. Three others died from what have been described as medical emergencies. Meanwhile, Capitol police only made 14 arrests during the invasion and occupation. Protesters were assisted by Capitol police, many of whom were seen having friendly exchanges with occupiers. Also, they were allowed to leave the building and in some cases they helped them go down the steps. This is in stark contrast with how Black Lives Matter protests have been dealt with by law enforcement.

Democrats in Congress are calling for the immediate removal of Trump either by use of the 25th Amendment or by impeachment. Several Trump cabinet and staff members have resigned. Trump had encouraged the crowd to march to the Capitol and to "be strong." He has since condemned the violence and said there would be a peaceful transfer of power. These are empty words, many say, considering the blame for what happened on Wednesday has been clearly placed on his feet. This, in addition to the telephone call he made to the Georgia Secretary of State, basically asking him to find votes for him so that he could be declared the winner of the election there. Some are saying the attempted coup in Washington, D.C. was orchestrated with help from some members of law enforcement and the military.

Our panelists are Laura Carlsen, Dr. Gerald Horne and Jackie Goldberg.

Today on Sojourner Truth, our weekly roundtable.

Outrage grows at what some are calling a coup attempt by Donald Trump, which culminated on January 6, the day the presidential election results were certified by Congress. However, the certification was delayed, as a mob (including white supremacists and Q-anon Trump supporters) was allowed to invade the U.S. Capitol building, including the House and Senate chambers. One Capitol police officer was killed. A woman Trump supporter was shot and killed by police. Three others died from what have been described as medical emergencies. Meanwhile, Capitol police only made 14 arrests during the invasion and occupation. Protesters were assisted by Capitol police, many of whom were seen having friendly exchanges with occupiers. Also, they were allowed to leave the building and in some cases they helped them go down the steps. This is in stark contrast with how Black Lives Matter protests have been dealt with by law enforcement.

Democrats in Congress are calling for the immediate removal of Trump either by use of the 25th Amendment or by impeachment. Several Trump cabinet and staff members have resigned. Trump had encouraged the crowd to march to the Capitol and to "be strong." He has since condemned the violence and said there would be a peaceful transfer of power. These are empty words, many say, considering the blame for what happened on Wednesday has been clearly placed on his feet. This, in addition to the telephone call he made to the Georgia Secretary of State, basically asking him to find votes for him so that he could be declared the winner of the election there. Some are saying the attempted coup in Washington, D.C. was orchestrated with help from some members of law enforcement and the military.

Our panelists are Laura Carlsen, Dr. Gerald Horne and Jackie Goldberg.

Today on Sojourner Truth:

A white mob of Trump supporters bent on insurrection violently stormed the U.S. Capitol building yesterday in scenes that shocked the world. Thousands of protesters had been called by Trump to descent on D.C. on the day Congress was to vote to accept the results of the recent presidential election. They were further encouraged by Republican senators and members of the House who vowed to object to the results of the Electoral College in a last-ditch attempt for Trump to continue as President of the United States. This, despite the reality that he lost both the popular vote and Electoral College votes. Trump was also pressuring Vice President Mike Pence to ensure that the Biden-Harris win would not be accepted. Additionally, he had previously called the Georgia Secretary of State, in an act which many have described illegal, to pressure him into finding thousands of votes to ensure a Trump win in Georgia. The Georgia Secretary of State refused.

Trump went further on Wednesday, January 6, speaking to a crowd that gathered at D.C., calling on them to march to the Capitol buildings and "not be weak." What unfolded was a scene on Capitol Hill not seen since the British stormed and burned the Capitol building in 1812. After the chaos, Congress with the blessing of Pence regrouped and went on to certify the Biden-Harris win. Despite the fact that even after the day's violence some senators and House members continued to object to accepting the Electoral College or popular vote. Notable for all of the world to see was the contrast with how law enforcement has consistently violently attacked Black Lives Matter protesters, as witnessed in the June 2020 protests in Lafayette Park in Washington, D.C. We have also seen this around the country, from Portland and Los Angeles to New York City and Washington State. Photos have been shown circulating on social media showing a well-prepared military force ready to meet Black Lives Matter protesters when they were in Washington, D.C. This is in stark contrast to what happened on Wednesday, when the few Capitol police on duty were quickly overrun and video has emerged of some of them taking selfies and having a cozy relationship with them. Four people are reported to have died and 59 people were arrested. Meanwhile, Democrats will now have control of the U.S. Senate, given the wins by both Democratic candidates in Georgia. Some are now calling for Trump to be immediately removed from office.

Today's guests are Gwendolyn Zoharah Simmons, Maurice Cook and Dr. Peniel Joseph.

Today on Sojourner Truth:

A white mob of Trump supporters bent on insurrection violently stormed the U.S. Capitol building yesterday in scenes that shocked the world. Thousands of protesters had been called by Trump to descent on D.C. on the day Congress was to vote to accept the results of the recent presidential election. They were further encouraged by Republican senators and members of the House who vowed to object to the results of the Electoral College in a last-ditch attempt for Trump to continue as President of the United States. This, despite the reality that he lost both the popular vote and Electoral College votes. Trump was also pressuring Vice President Mike Pence to ensure that the Biden-Harris win would not be accepted. Additionally, he had previously called the Georgia Secretary of State, in an act which many have described illegal, to pressure him into finding thousands of votes to ensure a Trump win in Georgia. The Georgia Secretary of State refused.

Trump went further on Wednesday, January 6, speaking to a crowd that gathered at D.C., calling on them to march to the Capitol buildings and "not be weak." What unfolded was a scene on Capitol Hill not seen since the British stormed and burned the Capitol building in 1812. After the chaos, Congress with the blessing of Pence regrouped and went on to certify the Biden-Harris win. Despite the fact that even after the day's violence some senators and House members continued to object to accepting the Electoral College or popular vote. Notable for all of the world to see was the contrast with how law enforcement has consistently violently attacked Black Lives Matter protesters, as witnessed in the June 2020 protests in Lafayette Park in Washington, D.C. We have also seen this around the country, from Portland and Los Angeles to New York City and Washington State. Photos have been shown circulating on social media showing a well-prepared military force ready to meet Black Lives Matter protesters when they were in Washington, D.C. This is in stark contrast to what happened on Wednesday, when the few Capitol police on duty were quickly overrun and video has emerged of some of them taking selfies and having a cozy relationship with them. Four people are reported to have died and 59 people were arrested. Meanwhile, Democrats will now have control of the U.S. Senate, given the wins by both Democratic candidates in Georgia. Some are now calling for Trump to be immediately removed from office.

Today's guests are Gwendolyn Zoharah Simmons, Maurice Cook and Dr. Peniel Joseph.

Today on Sojourner Truth:

A white mob of Trump supporters bent on insurrection violently stormed the U.S. Capitol building yesterday in scenes that shocked the world. Thousands of protesters had been called by Trump to descent on D.C. on the day Congress was to vote to accept the results of the recent presidential election. They were further encouraged by Republican senators and members of the House who vowed to object to the results of the Electoral College in a last-ditch attempt for Trump to continue as President of the United States. This, despite the reality that he lost both the popular vote and Electoral College votes. Trump was also pressuring Vice President Mike Pence to ensure that the Biden-Harris win would not be accepted. Additionally, he had previously called the Georgia Secretary of State, in an act which many have described illegal, to pressure him into finding thousands of votes to ensure a Trump win in Georgia. The Georgia Secretary of State refused.

Trump went further on Wednesday, January 6, speaking to a crowd that gathered at D.C., calling on them to march to the Capitol buildings and "not be weak." What unfolded was a scene on Capitol Hill not seen since the British stormed and burned the Capitol building in 1812. After the chaos, Congress with the blessing of Pence regrouped and went on to certify the Biden-Harris win. Despite the fact that even after the day's violence some senators and House members continued to object to accepting the Electoral College or popular vote. Notable for all of the world to see was the contrast with how law enforcement has consistently violently attacked Black Lives Matter protesters, as witnessed in the June 2020 protests in Lafayette Park in Washington, D.C. We have also seen this around the country, from Portland and Los Angeles to New York City and Washington State. Photos have been shown circulating on social media showing a well-prepared military force ready to meet Black Lives Matter protesters when they were in Washington, D.C. This is in stark contrast to what happened on Wednesday, when the few Capitol police on duty were quickly overrun and video has emerged of some of them taking selfies and having a cozy relationship with them. Four people are reported to have died and 59 people were arrested. Meanwhile, Democrats will now have control of the U.S. Senate, given the wins by both Democratic candidates in Georgia. Some are now calling for Trump to be immediately removed from office.

Today's guests are Gwendolyn Zoharah Simmons, Maurice Cook and Dr. Peniel Joseph.

Today on Sojourner Truth:

A white mob of Trump supporters bent on insurrection violently stormed the U.S. Capitol building yesterday in scenes that shocked the world. Thousands of protesters had been called by Trump to descent on D.C. on the day Congress was to vote to accept the results of the recent presidential election. They were further encouraged by Republican senators and members of the House who vowed to object to the results of the Electoral College in a last-ditch attempt for Trump to continue as President of the United States. This, despite the reality that he lost both the popular vote and Electoral College votes. Trump was also pressuring Vice President Mike Pence to ensure that the Biden-Harris win would not be accepted. Additionally, he had previously called the Georgia Secretary of State, in an act which many have described illegal, to pressure him into finding thousands of votes to ensure a Trump win in Georgia. The Georgia Secretary of State refused.

Trump went further on Wednesday, January 6, speaking to a crowd that gathered at D.C., calling on them to march to the Capitol buildings and "not be weak." What unfolded was a scene on Capitol Hill not seen since the British stormed and burned the Capitol building in 1812. After the chaos, Congress with the blessing of Pence regrouped and went on to certify the Biden-Harris win. Despite the fact that even after the day's violence some senators and House members continued to object to accepting the Electoral College or popular vote. Notable for all of the world to see was the contrast with how law enforcement has consistently violently attacked Black Lives Matter protesters, as witnessed in the June 2020 protests in Lafayette Park in Washington, D.C. We have also seen this around the country, from Portland and Los Angeles to New York City and Washington State. Photos have been shown circulating on social media showing a well-prepared military force ready to meet Black Lives Matter protesters when they were in Washington, D.C. This is in stark contrast to what happened on Wednesday, when the few Capitol police on duty were quickly overrun and video has emerged of some of them taking selfies and having a cozy relationship with them. Four people are reported to have died and 59 people were arrested. Meanwhile, Democrats will now have control of the U.S. Senate, given the wins by both Democratic candidates in Georgia. Some are now calling for Trump to be immediately removed from office.

Today's guests are Gwendolyn Zoharah Simmons, Maurice Cook and Dr. Peniel Joseph.