2021 United States Capitol riots
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On January 5–6, 2021, thousands of supporters of US President Donald Trump were in Washington, D.C. to protest the results of the 2020 presidential election. They went in to support Trump's demand for Vice President Mike Pence and Congress to reject President-elect Joe Biden's victory.[1][2]
First it was a planned rally on the Ellipse where they heard speeches from Trump and Rudy Giuliani. Before the speeches were over they marched on Congress and broke into the United States Capitol.[3] Congress was in session at the time and all congressmen, news reporters and Vice President Mike Pence were rushed into a secure location.[4][5]
References
- ↑ Peñaloza, Marisa (January 6, 2021). "Trump Supporters Clash With Capitol Police At Protest". National Public Radio. Retrieved January 6, 2021.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ↑ Amenabar, Teddy; Zauzmer, Julie; Davies, Emily; Brice-Saddler, Michael; Ruane, Michael E.; et al. (January 6, 2021). "Live updates: Hundreds storm Capitol barricades; two nearby buildings briefly evacuated; Trump falsely tells thousands he won". The Washington Post. Retrieved January 6, 2021.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ↑ Moneymaker, Anna (January 6, 2021). "In Photos: Angry protesters and broken windows inside Statuary Hall". The New York Times. Retrieved 6 January 2021.
- ↑ McEvoy, Jemima (January 6, 2021). "DC Protests Live Coverage: Entire Capitol Now On Lockdown As Protesters Enter The Building". Forbes. Retrieved January 6, 2021.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ↑ Lang, Brent; Littleton, Cynthia (January 6, 2021). "U.S. Capitol on Lockdown, Pro-Trump Protestors Breach Police Lines". Variety. Retrieved January 6, 2021.
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