The Reed Report

White Privilege Stormed the Castle, Er, Capitol

Supporters of President Donald Trump storm the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021, in Washington, D.C. Photo: Win McNamee/Getty Images

If the flimsy myths propping up Trumpism were pillars, the one that fell the hardest in today’s riot at the U.S. Capitol was that of the “law and order” presidency. In defiance of both logic and the president’s rhetoric, thousands of his supporters ran lawless and unchecked into the Rotunda, congressional offices, and both chambers, causing damage…