Capitol 2021: A Show of Vengeance in Predator/Prey Revenge

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The march on the Capitol 2021: A show of vengeance in Predator/prey revenge.
The paper's focus: The march on the Capitol was a show of retaliation for what was perceived as rigged elections in what represents predator/prey relationship.
1 Subtopic: Violent nature of the march
1 Thousands in the Capitol warned of possible violent outrage following the election.
"America on High Alert as FBI Warns of 'Armed Protests'; D.C. Police Officers Describe the Violent Mob That Attacked Them; Biden Unveils $1.9 Trillion Economic and Healthcare Plan. Aired 6-6:30a ET." New Day (CNN).
CNN, in this interview, clearly shows that the protesters were ready for violence, and so were the law enforcement agencies. Rallies and calls to action-filled the internet as more people were instigated to violence following the election results. A quote from the article read: The "FBI director is warning that authorities are tracking extensive amounts of online chatter calling for more violence next week. Five people died in the Capitol insurrection, and it is becoming increasingly clear that it could have been much worse. We get new videos like this every single day. Here is what one extremist said after beating a police officer with an American flag."
2 Heightened security was required after the march to ensure that protesters would not interrupt the subsequent inauguration ceremony. This is a clear indication of predator/prey revenge.
Security Increased at Washington D.C. Ahead of Inauguration Day; Police Officers Injured by Storming of Capitol Describe Their Experience; Interview with Washington D.C. Attorney General Karl Racine on Possible Charges of Incitement to Violence That Led to Storming of Capitol; Rep. Stacey Plaskett (D-VI) Is Interviewed About the Upcoming Senate Impeachment Trial After Biden Inauguration.
This interview with the concerned law enforcement officers shows just how vital beefing up security in Washington was vital before the inauguration. The streets had been cleared out, and police entirely expected violent protests, as seen in the march. One police officer had this to say about the nature of protesters in the march:
"OFFICER DANIEL HODGES, D.C. METROPOLITAN POLICE DEPARTMENT: There is a guy ripping my mask off, and he was able to rip away my baton and beat me with it. Moreover, he was practically foaming at the mouth. So just, these people were true believers in the worst way."
2 Subtopic: Leaders of the Republican party instigated the march in reaction to what they perceived as unfair elections.
* Members of the senate did consider voting to convict Trump for instigating violence after his loss in the 2020 elections.
D.C. Security Heightened Ahead of Inauguration; Interview with Sen. Chris Coons (D-DE); Will Senate Republicans Vote to Convict President Trump? Aired 4-4:30p ET." Lead with Jake Tapper, The (CNN).
Members of Congress did vote to impeach the president after his sentiments sparked wide national protests. Many of them did not feel safe, with some even going as far as wearing bulletproof vests during congress proceedings. A statement from a senior news reporter stationed in Washington clarified the concern even more:
"MANU RAJU, CNN...