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They built literal gallows and chanted "hang Mike Pence."[0] While wondering the building looking for people like Mike Pence with flex cuffs.

This was a violent protest and you are absolutely arguing in bad faith (by ignoring most of what we now know about the events that took place).

[0] https://www.ourquadcities.com/news/national-news/capitol-mob...



Likely as not an effigy symbol. Mike Pence was never going to be hanged on the Capitol steps. The guy has Secret Service on him 24x7




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