US: Trump supporters storm Capitol
This letter is regarding the invasion of Capitol Hill in Washington, by Donald Trump supporters (“US Capitol riots: World leaders shocked and outraged”, Gulf News, January 07). It is perhaps the first time, in the USA s history, that ordinary citizens have stormed Capitol Hill and occupied the Senate floors. Even as everyone condemns the violence and mourns the death of five protestors, we must also ponder on the issues that evoke such strong feelings among Americans. Clearly, a large section of America agrees with his insular, anti-immigration, policies. The American economy is not in the best of health. So there is widespread concern that in future jobs opportunities and social security systems could be under pressure. President-elect Joe Biden will have to play a very constructive and healing role. He will have to bring various groups together and assuage any hurts and wounds.