John Van Riebeeck🇿🇦🇺🇲🇮🇱
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@ewarren Why didn't you do it when Joe Biden was in office?
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Five years ago, an armed mob stormed the United States Capitol. Inspired by lies and hatred spewed by Donald Trump, they used brutal violence and intimidation in an attempt to overturn a free and fair election. And since returning to office, Trump pardoned the insurrectionists who betrayed their country.
January 6, 2021, showed us how fragile our democracy is. We, the people, must fight back against Donald Trump and his cronies as they sow chaos and fear among the American people. We cannot stand idly by as they strip our fundamental freedoms, enrich themselves on the back of working people, and destroy our reputation around the globe. And we must continue to do the hard work to ensure our democracy survives.
Let me be clear: Certifying the presidential election on January 6, 2025, was one of the most challenging moments in my career. Yet I never — not for one second — considered any other action. Because the American people had spoken. And in our nation, the power is and must always be with the people.

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Five years ago today, the United States Capitol was attacked in a violent insurrection incited by the President of the United States for one purpose: to overturn a free and fair election and cling to power in clear violation of the Constitution. January 6th was not an aberration and it was not spontaneous. It was the culmination of a sustained assault on truth, on the rule of law, and one of the most sacred principles of our democracy: the peaceful transfer of power.
On that day, Members of Congress, staff, and journalists were hunted and forced to flee for their lives as the halls of Congress were desecrated. Law enforcement officers were beaten, crushed, and scarred—physically and psychologically—while defending the seat of American democracy. Some paid the ultimate price. We honor the extraordinary bravery and sacrifice of the U.S. Capitol Police and the law enforcement officers who stood their ground so that the work of democracy could continue.
We must speak plainly: January 6th was an attempted coup. It was an effort to nullify millions of lawful votes and subvert the will of the American people. But the attack failed because of the courage of public servants who gave proof through the night that our flag was still there by refusing to bend to pressure, threats, or intimidation. On that day, the Constitution held and we kept the Republic.
Yet the danger did not end when the Capitol was secured. The same falsehoods that ignited the violence on that day continue to be spread. The same contempt for democratic norms continues to corrode our Republic. There is an ongoing effort to rewrite history, excuse the inexcusable, and glorify those who attacked our democracy — including with blanket pardons which sanitize an attack on the Constitution itself and endorse lawlessness. The American people must remain vigilant that those who seek to forget, minimize, or excuse January 6th invite its repetition.
On this fifth anniversary, remembrance alone is not enough. We have a responsibility to defend democracy with clarity and resolve: to protect the right to vote, to uphold the rule of law, to reject political violence in all its forms, and to demand accountability for those who would place themselves above the Constitution. The strength of our democracy lies in our willingness to confront the threats against it.
January 6th stands as a stark warning and a solemn charge. We must choose truth over lies, courage over cowardice, and democracy over autocracy. The future of our Republic depends on it.
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@DarrigoMelanie 8 billion could to ,but went into Somalia pockets an tim walz!
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$20 billion could end homelessness in the U.S.
Elon Musk cleared that in 6 days.
That's not a success story, it's a wealth inequality story.
More Perfect Union@MorePerfectUS
Elon Musk's wealth has already increased by $24 billion in 2026.
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Tim Walz is a good man. He’s genuine and he actually cares.
I highly doubt that he will ever run for president, hence the 1% Polymarket odds, but one thing is certain though … Donald Trump has literally been found liable for multiple different types of fraud. Tim Walz has not, and never will be.
Polymarket@Polymarket
BREAKING: Minnesota Governor Tim Walz announces he won't run for re-election, as rumors swirl of a 2028 Presidential run. < 1% chance he wins.
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Let’s be honest @Tim_Walz is putting the people of Minnesota before his own political career, and that’s what true public servants do. People see the threat of Trump’s corrupt authoritarian government, and will vote this year to put people in office who can fight back.
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@GavinNewsom @Tim_Walz You have something to do with corruption too?
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Tim Walz is a man of character, strength, and compassion. He has served Minnesota with heart and dignity.
Minnesota -- and America -- is better off thanks to his lifelong public service. Wishing him all the best in this next chapter. Thank you, @Tim_Walz.
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No one is illegal on stolen land.
Benny Johnson@bennyjohnson
A young Somali in America says people should stop labeling them “illegal” because this is “stolen land.”
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