We have entered new territory and have moved the Coup-o-meter into Attempted Coup territory to reflect this. Trump has directly incited violence in an attempt to stop the transition of power.

The group attempting this coup is small and does not appear to be building momentum. Now is the time for leaders to immediately call for the completion of the democratic process. Any continuation of the theatrics by the GOP that led to this violence is dangerous incitement and must be condemned in no uncertain terms.

Currently, the pillars of support for our democratic institutions are holding. We will continue to watch to see if that changes.

The Coup-o-meter has moved up to reflect the precariousness of the current situation. The danger of a coup has increased in the past few hours as violent protestors breached the Capitol building and disrupted the normal processes of a transition of power.

We continue to monitor the situation. Specifically, we are looking for whether protestors are successful in continuing their disruption and what actions members of the GOP take in response to these protests. Momentum has not shifted, but violence can create opportunities, and the question at this point is how will officials and other actors respond to this threat.

Trump’s premature declaration of victory is a signal to his supporters – members of the media, government officials, and the public – that he needs their collaboration to attempt a coup. We are monitoring their reactions and will update accordingly.

Trump states his intention to use courts to prevent votes from being counted after November 3. Source 1, Source 2.

Michigan Coup Averted: The FBI says it thwarted what it described as a plot to violently overthrow the government and kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer. Source

Pennsylvania Legislature pushes forward with plan to create "Election Integrity" committee with powers to subpoena and initiate legal filings, including impounding ballots. Source

Trump calls on Proud Boys to “Stand back and stand by” Source