What Does It Mean To Call The Capitol Rioters 'Terrorists'?
Some say it's the precise word to describe the actions of the pro-Trump extremists who stormed the Capitol on Jan. 6. But others warn its use will do more harm than good.
by Shereen Marisol Meraji
Jan 14, 2021
2 minutes
What do you call the people who violently stormed the Capitol on Jan. 6? Rioters? Insurrectionists? Terrorists? Since the attack, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has used all three labels.
Linda Sarsour, a Muslim, Palestinian American activist with a huge social media following, tweeted, "," and Republican Rep. Nancy Mace from South Carolina also used the label "domestic terrorist" in a tweet.
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