Politics & Government
12 Surreal Photos Of Violence, Chaos At U.S. Capitol
As angry supporters rallied outside for President Trump, President-elect Joe Biden said chaos does not reflect a true America or who we are.
WASHINGTON, DC — On a day designated for Electoral College results to be certified and the presidential election of Joe Biden to be confirmed, angry loyalists of President Donald Trump stormed the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday in support of Trump and his unfounded claims that the November election were being stolen.
Pro-Trump supporters who had gathered outside the Capitol forced their way inside the building after Trump continued to repeat his false claims that the election was fraudulent.
Trump, who has yet to concede his November loss to Biden, posted a video on Twitter later in the day that "we cannot play into the hands of these people."
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Below are photos from Wednesday's upheaval in which Trump supporters clashed with Capitol Police and stormed the building.
Wednesday, Jan. 06, 2021
Trump supporters gather outside the Capitol in Washington to show their support for President Donald Trump and his claims of election fraud.
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Trump supporters are confronted by Capitol Police.
Trump supporters clash with Capital Police as members of Congress meet inside the Capitol to certify the Electoral College results.
A protester is shown after injured during a confrontation with police during a rally Wednesday at the Capitol in Washington.
Protesters gather outside the U.S. Capitol.
Trump supporters try to break through a police barrier at the Capitol.
Trump supporters climb the west wall of the the U.S. Capitol after breaking through police barriers.
Police with guns drawn watch as protesters try to break into the House Chamber at the U.S. Capitol.
Trump supporters try to break through a police barrier Wednesday at the Capitol in Washington.
Police keep a watch on demonstrators trying to break through a police barrier Wednesday at the Capitol in Washington.
U.S. Capitol Police try to hold back protesters outside the east doors to the House side of the U.S. Capitol.
Protesters walk as U.S. Capitol Police officers watch in a hallway near the Senate chamber at the Capitol near the Ohio Clock.
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