On a day for the history books, @TheAmandaGorman delivered a poem that more than met the moment. Young people like her are proof that "there is always light, if only we're brave enough to see it; if only we're brave enough to be it."
I want to feel more joy right now but mostly what I feel is relief. @chrislhayes made the metaphor it a couple days ago but I have the adrenaline feeling of someone who almost got hit into a car accident. Iโm looking forward to the feeling receding in the coming months!
Watching this I get the same sinking feeling I got many times while covering the #LebanonProtests last year, when mobs supporting the corrupt ruling class targeted & attacked media โ well-knowing they would face no consequences.
Brazen. Despicable.
Please remember that every amazing photo and video of these upsetting events unfolding is brought to you by a journalist putting themselves in harmโs way so you may witness history.
What weโre seeing at the U.S. Capitol right now is domestic terrorism. Trump has driven terrorists to storm the cradle of democracy. May God protect everyone inside that building & the people of D.C.
โThis is the first time the Capitol has been stormed since the War of 1812โ @ap
America, Iโm honored that you have chosen me to lead our great country.
The work ahead of us will be hard, but I promise you this: I will be a President for all Americans โ whether you voted for me or not.
I will keep the faith that you have placed in me.