Kathimerini interview: Greek American members of Congress on raid on the US Capitol

Three members of the US Congress of Greek descent, who were at the US Capitol in one of the historic building's darkest moments, Democrats John Sarbanes and Dina Titus., and Republican Nicole Malliotakis, talk to Kathimerini about their ordeal, the political implications, and the day after.

The two Democrats criticize Donald Trump for using a rhetoric that incited the mob raid that cost five human lives and widespread damage, and for in essence attempting to destroy US democracy and prevent the traditional peaceful transfer of power.

For her part, Mrs Malliotakis strongly condemns the violence but sticks to the arguments about voting irregularities

Indelible images of mob

"Last Wednesday's events were extremely unsettling. They shook our nation to its collective core. The imagery of our Capitol being overrun by hostile lawbreakers is...

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