The majority of Americans -- including between 70% and 80% of Republicans surveyed in two new polls this week -- have rightfully disavowed the violence. Yet that still leaves the shocking finding that approximately one in five Republicans support the actions of those who stormed the Capitol. Equally staggering: 50% of Republicans told the Reuters pollsters that they approved of Donald Trump's actions around the events at the Capitol. Leaders should also tell the rank-and-file Republicans that those who support this kind of violent protest are not welcome in the party. Not only has the FBI said there was no indication that antifa members were involved in the violence, these new polls confirm that an alarming chunk of Republicans support the attack.

Source: CNN January 10, 2021 21:01 UTC