One of the most frequent justifications I encounter for the shocking events that unfolded at the U.S. Capitol on January 6 is the classic “But what about the BLM protests?” This is a prime example of whataboutism, often illustrated simply with images of burning buildings rather than a thoughtful argument.
Another prevalent excuse is “It wasn’t us.” (It was Antifa, BLM, radical socialists, or hired actors, etc.) A variation on this theme is, “Those individuals don’t represent the majority of Trump supporters.”
Let’s momentarily overlook that Black Lives Matter protests were responses to violence against Black individuals in this country, violence often committed by those sworn to protect them.
Instead, we’re expected to believe that Trump supporters are generally kind people with whom we just have differing political views. We’re meant to accept that the Capitol riot was a rare, isolated incident caused by a tiny fraction of “bad apples,” while simultaneously being told that liberals are the real issue.
For anyone who has been paying attention, this was predictable. We’ve been anxious about this situation since before Trump even took office. The way he spoke and the reactions from his supporters made it clear we were on the brink of serious trouble.
The “bad apples” argument fails to alleviate our concerns, just as it did when Trump claimed that racist police officers who kill unarmed Black men are merely a few “bad apples” whose actions shouldn’t raise alarms.
Remember, the full saying is “A few bad apples spoil the bunch.” The Minneapolis officer who killed George Floyd had 18 complaints against him but still held a position of authority. If we’re discussing bad apples, there must be a willingness to remove those rotten ones. Otherwise, it’s logical to conclude that the whole bunch might be beyond saving.
The individuals who stormed the Capitol, the ones still plotting insurrection? If you’re a Trump supporter, these are your people. You’re in the same barrel with them, whether you want to admit it or not.
You might think you don’t condone their violent actions, but if you support Trump, you’re also endorsing his most fervent supporters. Trump revels in the chaos of the Capitol riot. It feeds his massive ego while letting others do the dirty work of insurrection for him.
If you doubt Trump’s support for the rioters, just look at his statements. His response to Black Lives Matter protests was “When the looting starts, the shooting starts.” In contrast, during the Capitol insurrection, he needed to be convinced to tell his supporters to back off.
His later comments were far less forceful, suggesting that the “sacred landslide election victory” had been “stripped away” from “great patriots.”
Black Lives Matter protests were about civil rights violations against Black individuals, receiving a harsh response from Trump, while those attempting a coup received sympathy with his words like “We love you. You’re very special.”
This is Trump’s base. They are intertwined; they form their own political entity. Supporting him means supporting those who commit treasonous acts for him. Whataboutism won’t change that. Denying that these insurrectionists are part of the Trump camp is futile.
Trump is the worst of the bad apples, and it’s time we remove him from the bunch.
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Summary:
The article argues that one cannot simply dismiss the violent actions of a small group of Trump supporters as “bad apples” while still supporting Trump. It highlights that this mindset is flawed and points out the hypocrisy in Trump’s different responses to protests. The author asserts that all Trump supporters are linked to these actions, and it is crucial to recognize this connection in discussions about political accountability.
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