Violence on the Capitol: Americans in Philadelphia in turmoil
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Washington is now a ghost town, one week before Joe Biden's inauguration ceremony on the Capitol steps.
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A week after the violent intrusion of supporters of Donald Trump on Capitol Hill, the tension is still palpable in the United States.
How do Americans view current events?
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From our special envoys in Philadelphia
,
Stefanie Schüler and Bertrand Haeckler
At 29, Albert Eisenberg is a political consultant for the Republican Party.
He lives and works in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
He was shocked by the violence with which supporters of Donald Trump stormed the Capitol in Washington last week.
However, Albert Eisenberg does not welcome the efforts of elected Congressional Democrats to launch impeachment proceedings against the president.
“I, too, believe that Donald Trump should be punished for his incredibly destructive acts.
But I'm hardly optimistic ... Today I don't think Democrats will be the quiet force that mends the country.
Let's not forget: our priority must be to bring people together around a common common ground.
"
Albert, young Republican consultant from Philly
Philadelphia, cradle of American independence and stronghold of the Democratic Party is also known for its famous “
cheese-steak
” (rib eye, melted cheese, with or without onions).
Tina, who runs a small downtown restaurant selling this local specialty, talks to clients Brian and Mohammed about events at the Capitol in Washington.
Mohammed believes that Donald Trump should be sanctioned for inciting violence.
But he fears that the efforts of elected Democrats in this direction will not succeed.
“
If ever they fail to complete the impeachment process, Donald Trump must be brought to justice once he leaves the White House.
That's the lesser of it !
People have died!
".
Brian said he was afraid of the days to come: “
They say these people could try to do the same thing they did last week in each of the 50 capitol buildings in our 50 states.
I would like to believe that the police presence will be massive ready to prevent this from happening.
But last week, authorities knew what to expect in Washington and yet did not have enough police to avoid it.
And that is scary
”.
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