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US athletes reacted in horror to the storm of supporters of the elected US President Donald Trump on the Capitol in Washington and denounced an obvious inequality of treatment.
In contrast to the security of government buildings in the summer because of the demonstrations under the motto "Black Lives Matter", he had seen neither the army nor the National Guard, said the Philadelphia 76ers coach, Doc Rivers, before the home game against the Washington Wizards.
"This is in many ways evidence of a privileged life," said Rivers.
"Can you imagine today what would have happened if it had all been black people who stormed the Capitol?" Asked Rivers.
“No police dogs that have been used against people, no batons that hit people.
People peacefully escorted out of the Capitol.
So it shows that you can also resolve a lot peacefully. "
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Orlando Magic coach Steve Clifford said, “Our country is laughed at around the world.
From how we dealt with the pandemic to now (...) it's a sad day for everyone. "
"Encouragement for demonstrators"
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The basketball professionals of the Boston Celtics around national player Daniel Theis and runner-up Miami Heat knelt while playing the national anthem before the game.
In addition, the players published a joint statement.
"The drastic difference between the way protesters were treated last spring and summer and the encouragement given to protesters today who have acted illegally shows how much more work we have to do," it said.
"It is striking how few police officers are here"
Thousands of demonstrators besieged the Capitol, spurred on by President Trump.
And hardly any police officers can be seen.
How can that be, asks WELT correspondent Daniel Friedrich Sturm on site.
Source: WELT / Daniel Friedrich Sturm
The Milwaukee Bucks and Detroit Pistons players went to one knee after the jump ball and repeated the gesture a second time after changing possession.
The Phoenix Suns and Toronto Raptors hooked the anthem in a large circle, before the duel between the Golden State Warriors and the Los Angeles Clippers, the teams also went on one knee.
US soccer player Megan Rapinoe and gymnast Simone Biles shared several tweets criticizing the behavior of the security forces compared to their handling of the protests against racism and police violence.
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson appealed that the US "must come together as a nation."
After storming the Capitol, Trump's supporters confront a police officer who is supposed to secure the building
Source: AP / Manuel Balce Ceneta
The attack on the Capitol took place after the still incumbent US President Donald Trump had encouraged his supporters to march to the parliamentary seat - albeit peacefully.
There the Congress should certify the results of the presidential election, in which Trump was defeated by the Democrat Joe Biden.
Trump claims he was robbed of victory by massive election fraud.
There is no evidence of this.
Four dead after storming the Capitol
At least four people died when supporters of US President Donald Trump stormed the Capitol in Washington.
In the meantime, after an interruption of hours, Congress resumed its sessions.
Source: WORLD