The Trump Self-Coup Attempt: Comparisons and Civil–Military Relations

Abstract The storming of the US Capitol building in January 2021 was a presidential attempt at self-coup. To make case, this article reviews elements assault and events leading up to it, light key conceptual components self-coup, how those compare attributes other kinds attacks on governments. Trump self-coup will then be compared contrasted empirically self-coups perpetrated by leaders. It is found that what separates successful from fail whether military backs undertaking. Thus, section included behaviour response Trump's attempts gain adherence for his political actions.