blog posts Why was the Jan. 6 assault on the US Capitol considered an 'auto-coup d’état'? Jan 4, 2023 8:45 am by Phil CicioraExpert Viewpoints Share on Facebook Tweet Email Images An auto-coup occurs when 'the incumbent chief executive uses illegal or extra-legal means to assume extraordinary powers, seize the power of other branches of government, or render powerless other components of the government...' Share on Facebook Tweet Email