A theater of propaganda: The Capitol, cameras and selfies
Many in the mob that ransacked the Capitol did so while livestreaming, posting on Facebook and taking selfies, turning the seat of American lawmaking into a theater of real-time โ and often strikingly ugly and violent โ far-right propaganda. They are relying in part on the social media trail many left behind. Also arrested was Derrick Evans, a newly elected Republican from Delaware, who had posted video on social media of himself clamoring at the Capitol door. Scrutiny has intensified on the role social media platforms like Facebook and Twitter, which both suspended Trump in the days following the riot. For those who have tracked far-right fringes, a reckoning for social media in its role in giving extremists platforms is long overdue.
Local lawmakers, 10 News Political Analyst react to Pelosi's announcement of impeachment inquiry
ROANOKE, Va. - Local lawmakers and 10 News Political Analyst, Dr. Ed Lynch, weigh in on the impeachment inquiry for President Trump. -- Congressman Morgan GriffithCongressman Ben Cline, representing Virginia's 6th district, released this statement:"House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has caved to those on the far-left of her party who are demanding an official impeachment inquiry. -- Congressman Ben ClineCongressman Denver Riggleman, representing Virginia's 5th district, tweeted:On the basis of an anonymous source, @TheDemocrats have decided to launch impeachment proceedings against @realDonaldTrump. Let's consider the source before we engage in political histrionics Congressman Denver Riggleman (@RepRiggleman) September 24, 2019U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine, who represents Virginia, tweeted:The House had no choice but to initiate a formal impeachment inquiry. -- Dr. Ed Lynch, 10 News Political AnalystCopyright 2019 by WSLS 10 - All rights reserved.