Democrats and anti-Trump GOP leaders are calling the Capitol riot a "coup" and "treason." This is in part because if Washington politicians can portray the riot as a grave threat, they can use the riot as an excuse to greatly expand federal power.
Additional Reading
"There Is No Such Thing as Treason" by Ryan McMaken: Mises.org/RR_49_01
"The Capitol Riot Wasn’t a Coup. It Wasn't Even Close." by Ryan McMaken: Mises.org/RR_49_02
"The Truth about January 6, and Where We Should Go from Here" by Lew Rockwell: Mises.org/RR_49_03
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