evidence: These actions might fall into the category of self-coups, in which the leader strong-arms other branches of government to entrench power. [...] Speaking to CNN as the Capitol was being breached, Rep. Adam Kinziger, R-Ill., said, "Anywhere else in the world, we would call this a coup attempt, and that's what I think it is." NBC News’ Lester Holt said, "There have been some elements of a coup attempt." Are they right? Let’s start by noting that while violence is part of many coups, being violent is not a necessary condition. (At least one person reportedly died after being shot inside the Capitol.)