Trump watched Fox News while U.S. Capitol was under attack
During the January 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol, Donald Trump was reportedly watching Fox News rather than actively intervening to stop the violence. Multiple reports indicated that as the insurrection unfolded, Trump was glued to the television, absorbing the coverage of the chaos rather than addressing the situation directly. This inaction raised questions about his leadership and responsibility during a moment of national crisis. Witnesses described him as being pleased with the events, believing that the insurrectionists were expressing support for him and his presidency. (Source: CNN)
As rioters breached the Capitol, Trump’s absence of action became increasingly problematic. Despite receiving numerous pleas from lawmakers, aides, and public figures to address the violence and restore order, Trump continued to watch the unfolding events on Fox News. His reluctance to act was not just a failure of leadership; it reflected a broader pattern of behavior where he prioritized his media consumption over the safety of those in the Capitol and the integrity of the democratic process. Even after a woman was shot and killed during the chaos, Trump did not immediately issue a public statement condemning the violence, highlighting his detachment from the severity of the situation. (Source: The New York Times)