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Reinforcements mattered because either you stop them from going in (smashing windows, breaking through barriers etc) or you back down because you are far out numbered and surrendering is your best option. There was an active session going on. Everyone knew what was going on in that building. It isn't a protest to break in, that is an insurgency at best, and an organized revolt at worst.
I don't know why I am bothering. You are choosing to ignore and downplay their actions.
Not until he realized they didn't accomplish their mission did he start making more comments about leaving or being peaceful.
The Trump quote
"marching over to the Capitol building to peacefully and patriotically make your voices heard."
Was made before the riot.
I'm not downplaying the actions, although most (not all) videos of people in the building could not be described as storming. E.g. Doors were opened from inside.
But the main point I'm saying that pinning insurrection on Trump specifically is not easy.
Taking the easy route now lowers the bar for claims of insurrection in the future, encouraging fascism.