A violent mob loyal to President Donald Trump stormed the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday and forced lawmakers into hiding, in a stunning attempt to overturn America’s Presidential election, undercut the nation’s democracy and keep Democrat Joe Biden from replacing Mr. Trump in the White House.
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The nation’s elected representatives scrambled to crouch under desks and don gas marks, while police futilely tried to barricade the building, one of the most jarring scenes ever to unfold in a seat of American political power. Four people died on the Capitol grounds , and Washington’s mayor instituted an evening curfew in an attempt to contain the violence.
The rioters were egged on by Mr. Trump, who has spent weeks falsely attacking the integrity of the election and had urged his supporters to descend on Washington Wednesday to protest Congress’ formal approval of Mr, Biden’s victory . Some Republican lawmakers were in the midst of raising objections to the results on his behalf when the proceedings were abruptly halted by the mob.
(with inputs from AP)
Supporters of U.S. President Donald Trump climb on walls at the U.S. Capitol.
An explosion caused by a police munition is seen while supporters of U.S. President Donald Trump gather in front of the U.S. Capitol Building in Washington.
Trump supporters try to break through a police barrier.
Trump supporters clash with police and security forces as they invade the Inauguration platform.
The mob is forcibly removed after breaking into the building and halting the constitutional process of voting to certify President-elect Joe Biden’s win.
The nation’s elected representatives scramble to crouch under desks and while police futilely tried to barricade the building.
People take shelter in the U.S. House gallery as protesters try to break into the House Chamber at the U.S. Capitol.
Supporters of U.S. President Donald Trump protest in the U.S. Capitol Rotunda.
The rioters were egged on by Donald Trump, who has spent weeks falsely attacking the integrity of the election and had urged his supporters to descend on Washington.
Published - January 08, 2021 04:20 am IST
