words in Trump's final days of power

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Word choice in Trump's final days of power

Merriam-Webster said the top words looked up in its online dictionary on Wednesday were: insurrection, fascism, impeach and sedition. Why so and do you know their meanings?

Merriam-Webster said the top words looked up in its online dictionary on Wednesday 13 January were: insurrection, fascism, impeach and sedition. Please respond to the following questions:
1. Why did people look those words up?
2. What do these words mean?

How would you describe what happened, think of riot, uprising, revolt, rebellion, attack and more? Why?

Watch the next two videos. 

Afterwards I'd like to know your thoughts on it. 

While listening write down 5 words that are relevant discussing this subject. 

Earlier this week, the conservative website RedState posted an article headlined “Enough! There was no riot, insurrection or storming” at the Capitol. Author Mike Ford described it as a “peaceful rally and a largely peaceful protest that was marred by some bad acts by a very few people.”

The next day, editors retracted Ford's piece and scrubbed it from the site.

News organizations have been careful not to use words like rebellion, revolt or uprising, which could cast those who stormed the Capitol in a heroic light, he said.

In its coverage, the Times has called it a “mob attack,” “deadly riot” and “violent assault,” and said Trump supporters “laid siege” to the Capitol. The Post has talked of a “horde of rioters” and “terrifying attack.”

https://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/wireStory/riot-insurrection-words-matter-describing-capitol-siege-75259912

How would you describe what happened?

Which words did you write down?

What do you reckon?