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Her boyfriend said she went to "help protect some Trump VIP members within the rally," but he did not know whom.
Okay, who the FUCK are "Trump VIP members"? This shit clearly requires more investigation.
She added: "It was some people hijacking what started off as a peaceful movement."
Okay, why did she feel the need to outfit herself like this for a "peaceful movement"?
But the words on her Parler account after the breach offer a very different perspective. They are highlighted in the federal complaint against her.
"Yeah. We stormed the Capitol today. Teargassed, the whole, 9. Pushed our way into the Rotunda. Made it into the Senate even," she wrote.
"Yeah. We stormed the Capitol today. Teargassed, the whole, 9. Pushed our way into the Rotunda. Made it into the Senate even," she wrote.
The FBI liked this part in particular:
Another post from Watkins used as evidence by the FBI said: "We never smashed anything, stole anything, burned anything, and truthfully we were very respectful with Capitol Hill PD until they attacked us. Then we stood our ground and drew the line."
Perhaps the boyfriend needs the "Princess Bride" treatment, where someone explains the meaning of words...
And even after all the video and social media posts showing Watkins ranting about storming the Capitol, Watkins's boyfriend defends her.
"I do not believe the charges of conspiracy are at all fair," Siniff said.
"I do not believe the charges of conspiracy are at all fair," Siniff said.
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