Some of your friends are surprised you don’t even join an action in the street. After all, the anti-coup research shows that widespread mobilizing of support is important — especially in keeping the military accountable for their behavior. But you feel like the National Guard can handle this.

As expected, Biden and Harris order the National Guard to retake the state capitol buildings. At first, they move quickly to clear out some of the Trump protestors and to quiet riots and unfolding street battles.

Trump keeps posting furiously on social media. During one night he posts 49 messages: “DONT LET THEM STEAL AGAIN!” “I WON. THEY STEAL.” “Our Great Country is Over if I don’t become President.”