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House of Representatives chamber Jan. 6, 2021, shows lawmakers evacuating after Trump supporters attempted to breach the room. Protesting turned violent, halting the vote count as Congress met to affirm Joe Biden's presidential victory. Video via the Associated PressPro-Donald Trump supporters stormed the US Capitol building in Washington DC on Wednesday, breaking into the debating chambers and clashing with armed police. Four people died during the unrest, three from medical emergencies and one woman was shot dead in circumstances that are unclear. The siege came on the day the electoral college votes confirming Joe Biden's victory were to be affirmed by members of the House and Senate. The chaos erupted after Trump addressed thousands of protesters near the White House, repeating false claims the election had been stolen.
Source: The House of Representatives chamber Jan. 6, 2021, shows lawmakers evacuating after Trump supporters attempted to breach the room. Protesting turned violent, halting the vote count as Congress met to affirm Joe Biden's presidential victory. Video via the Associated PressPro-Donald Trump supporters stormed the US Capitol building in Washington DC on Wednesday, breaking into the debating chambers and clashing with armed police. Four people died during the unrest, three from medical emergencies and one woman was shot dead in circumstances that are unclear. The siege came on the day the electoral college votes confirming Joe Biden's victory were to be affirmed by members of the House and Senate. The chaos erupted after Trump addressed thousands of protesters near the White House, repeating false claims the election had been stolen.
Source: The Guardian
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