Can Trump be held responsible for inciting terrorism?

Donald Trump's presidency came to a close Wednesday on the steps of the U.S. Capitol, the same hallowed ground where he swore, during his inauguration ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ 

Presented by   Donald Trump’s presidency came to a close Wednesday on the steps of the U.S. Capitol, the same hallowed ground where he swore, during his inauguration, to bring an end to “American carnage.” Instead, he brought the violence of desolation home, inciting an unruly mob of extremists and conspiracists to storm the sanctum of U.S. government in a seditious attempt to hold power.  With a few detestable exceptions, Republican lawmakers disavowed their support for Trump’s coup, certifying the election of Joe Biden. White House officials are resigning. A new administration will begin in less than two weeks. But the damage that has been done to America’s democracy will be lasting.  At Fast Company, we will continue to cover the story of this unprecedented moment in a bid to understand how the fallout will manifest in the future of politics, business, and technology. Will Trump be held responsible for the desecration of the nation’s capital? Can the social networks that enabled the riots be reformed? And what of the battle to contain the coronavirus, which killed nearly 4,000 people yesterday? Stay with us for all this, and more, in the days to come.   news Donald Trump must be held responsible for inciting terrorism If it had happened in any other country, no other conclusion would suffice.   news How years of online misinformation erupted into real-world insurrection On social networks, a toxic stew of lies simmered for years—until the president’s supporters responded with violent action at the U.S. Capitol.   news Snapchat joins Facebook and Twitter in locking Donald Trump’s account The president is finding himself muted on the social media platforms where he has thrived for years.

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