Dutch Uncle
* Tertia Optio * Defend the Constitution
How could they legally fight by swarming the capital?
Agreed. A three hour attack on police beating them with poles and chemical weapons isn't peaceful. Trump watched it all on television and refused to do anything until it was clear the militia wasn't going to be able to assassinate Pence and the Democratic leaders.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Timeline_of_the_January_6_United_States_Capitol_attack
1:17 p.m.: Trump's motorcade leaves the Ellipse. The Secret Service does not allow Trump to go to the Capitol and drives him back to the White House against his wishes.
Trump watches TV (1:25–4:03 p.m.)
1:30 p.m.:
Capitol Police are overwhelmed and retreat up the steps of the Capitol.[130] Lawmakers see the police in the halls.
Large numbers of Trump supporters march from the Ellipse 1.5 miles down Pennsylvania Avenue toward the Capitol. Lawmakers watch their approach on online videos.
4:17 p.m.: Trump uploads an unscripted video to his Twitter denouncing the riot but maintaining the false claim that the election was stolen.