Insurrection in Washington, Trump supporters storm Congress
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Pro-Donald Trump protesters broke through security cordons and entered Congress. A woman was shot.
Insurrection in Washington, Trump supporters storm Congress
Pro-Donald Trump protesters broke through security cordons and entered Congress. A woman was shot.
Some supporters of the outgoing United States president, Donald Trump, gathered on Wednesday 6 January, at Trump's own invitation, in front of the US Congress and stormed it by force. They did so just as members of Congress were carrying out the procedure to certify the results of the presidential election won by Democratic candidate Joe Biden. A woman was first wounded by a gunshot and then died, according to reports from American media outlets. Here is a video (not for everyone) of the shooting.
Addressing the protesters, Trump had declared: "We will never give up, we will never concede." According to reports from the American press, the situation then deteriorated rapidly. The president's supporters broke through the security barriers and some of them managed to force their way inside the building. According to eyewitness accounts, tear gas was also used by law enforcement. United States Vice President Mike Pence was taken away for his safety. Pence had even come under attack from Trump for allegedly being unwilling to block the confirmation of Biden's victory.
A curfew imposed by the Mayor of Washington came into effect from 6:00 pm (local time).
Pro-Trump rioters shatter a window at the US Capitol and enter the building cnn.it/3hR02aQ