Who were the Capitol protesters?

Synopsis

In the aftermath of the Capitol protests, Washington D.C. is now heavily fortified, surrounded by the national guard. Despite the chaos, some protesters still express pride in their actions, claiming they were peaceful compared to previous riots by groups like Antifa and BLM. Supporters of Donald Trump reflect on the events with little remorse, stating that the protests were necessary. The situation escalated when Ashley Babbitt, a U.S. Air Force veteran, was shot during the chaos, with her last tweet declaring, 'nothing will stop us, the storm is here.' Republican delegate Derek Evans joined the rioters inside Congress, later deleting a video he posted. Law enforcement, caught off guard, now faces scrutiny as they investigate images of individuals involved, with initial charges including possession of firearms on Capitol grounds. The protests raise questions about the messaging of 'Make America Great Again' and whether such actions represent a legitimate form of standing up for the country.