I think you could make the argument it wasn't a coup, but you'd have a hard time making any meaningful points.

To say that "people trespassed and vandalized, but that is about it" however, is a gross mischaracterization.

Here are some things that constitute WAY more than what you described:

- Planting of explosive devises

- Proud Boys in organized and coordinated groups with zip ties and walkie talkies (charged with conspiracy for allegedly staging planned missions in the Capitol)

- The general goal of preventing a democratic process from taking place in order to overturn an election

- 5 people dead including a police officer

- SEVERAL Secret‑level laptops were stolen

I don't think you are providing a good-faith interpretation of the events.