He took the podium. The fact that he didn't make it out of the Capitol with it doesn't mean he didn't steal it. As the prosecutor will have no problem proving.
I can not believe on Free Republic I should hear the braying echo of support for ruthless federal prosecution of the act of seditionist lectern misappropriation! Oh, they shall verily prosecute this desecration of furniture as it shows the awful depths to which we evil supporters of Trump will sink!
Muh Respect For The Halls Of Government! The Sacred Office Furniture! It has failed! Surely the feds will prosecute me and my offspring for my failing respect towards the Rulers Of Law! What shall my defense be! Oh! The ignominy! The Huge Manatee!