Capitol police ordered lawmakers and reporters to “shelter in place” within the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday, as some passionate protesters at a “March for Trump” entered the building following Congress beginning to certify and or object the Electoral College votes.
The House and Senate went into recess and all the doors closed in the House Chambers. Lawmakers were instructed to grab gas masks under chairs in case they had to leave in haste.
Protesters occupied the steps of the U.S. Capitol:
MAGA protesters have crossed the police line and now occupy the steps of the US Capitol
— Breaking911 (@Breaking911) January 6, 2021
“Please support our Capitol Police and Law Enforcement. They are truly on the side of our Country. Stay peaceful!” the president urged.
Please support our Capitol Police and Law Enforcement. They are truly on the side of our Country. Stay peaceful!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) January 6, 2021
“I am asking for everyone at the U.S. Capitol to remain peaceful. No violence! Remember, WE are the Party of Law & Order – respect the Law and our great men and women in Blue. Thank you!” the Commander in Chief also wrote.
I am asking for everyone at the U.S. Capitol to remain peaceful. No violence! Remember, WE are the Party of Law & Order – respect the Law and our great men and women in Blue. Thank you!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) January 6, 2021
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However, patriots stormed the Capitol instead and entered inside the building:
View from inside the Capitol as people gather on the West Front. The Capitol is currently on lockdown. pic.twitter.com/XKNKWNbHxZ
— Caroline Brehman (@carolinebrehman) January 6, 2021
BREAKING: Crowds have broke through 4 layers of security at the Capitol building.
They are now on the steps! pic.twitter.com/QBAU9K5x4s
— Mike Coudrey (@MichaelCoudrey) January 6, 2021
BREAKING: Thousands of people have just stormed the Capitol of the United States. pic.twitter.com/SpSC0r3XaK
— Mike Coudrey (@MichaelCoudrey) January 6, 2021
Shortly thereafter, Trump supporters breached the U.S. Capitol:
Supporters of President Trump have breached the US Capitol, according to Capitol police officers, as lawmakers count the Electoral College votes certifying President-elect Joe Biden's win. https://t.co/ZBCV1fksDr pic.twitter.com/v4Lh39nFCy
— CNN (@CNN) January 6, 2021
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More videos:
Protesters have flooded the Capitol Building. pic.twitter.com/xqw2uSgQn1
— Ian Miles Cheong (@stillgray) January 6, 2021
Trump supporters have broken into the Capitol
pic.twitter.com/JwFfaCq2dJ— Daily Caller (@DailyCaller) January 6, 2021
Protesters are now on the Senate floor in the Capitol building
— TV News HQ (@TVNewsHQ) January 6, 2021
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Guns drawn in the Capitol Building as Trump supporters have stormed inside.
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Jan. 6, 2021. pic.twitter.com/0DPxOb4vdM— Complex (@Complex) January 6, 2021
They're inside. pic.twitter.com/fg5GpATHo6
— Ian Miles Cheong (@stillgray) January 6, 2021
American Patriots have had enough.
They have taken Capitol Hill. #StopTheSteal pic.twitter.com/AIt8Nh0IKU
— Sebastian Gorka DrG (@SebGorka) January 6, 2021
