Supporters of President Donald Trump have breached the US
Capitol as lawmakers count the Electoral College votes certifying
President-elect Joe Biden’s win.
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Shortly after 1 p.m. ET hundreds of pro-Trump protesters pushed
through barriers set up along the perimeter of the Capitol, where
they tussled with officers in full riot gear, some calling the
officers “traitors” for doing their jobs. About 90 minutes later,
police said demonstrators got into the building and the doors to
the House and Senate were being locked. Shortly after, the House
floor was evacuated by police.
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Vice President Mike Pence was also evacuated from Capitol, where
he was to perform his role in the counting of electoral votes.
Video from inside the Capitol showed Trump supporters marching
through Statuary Hall. The US Capitol Police is asking for
additional law enforcement for assistance, including federal
authorities, per a source familiar.
The source says there are several suspicious devices outside the
Capitol building.
The Capitol police officer in the House chamber told lawmakers
that they may need to duck under their chairs and informed
lawmakers that protesters were in the building’s Rotunda.
While the White House refused to comment on the protests, Trump
said on Twitter, “Please support our Capitol Police and Law
Enforcement. They are truly on the side of our Country. Stay
peaceful!”
The protesters have breached exterior security barriers, and
video footage shows protesters gathering and some clashing with
police near the Capitol building. CNN’s team on the ground saw a
number of protestors trying to go up the side of the Capitol
building. Several loud flash bangs have been heard.
Protesters could be seen pushing against metal fences and police
using the fences to push protesters back, while other officers
reached over the top to club people trying to cross their
lines.
Flash bangs could be heard near the steps of the Capitol as
smoke filled the air. In some instances officers could be seen
deploying pepper spray. Tear gas has been deployed, but it’s not
clear whether by protesters or police, and people wiped tears from
their eyes while coughing.
Washington Mayor Muriel Bowser just announced a citywide curfew
from 6 p.m. ET on Wednesday until 6 a.m. ET Thursday.
CNN
Supporters of President Donald Trump have breached the US
Capitol as lawmakers count the Electoral College votes certifying
President-elect Joe Biden’s win.
Shortly after 1 p.m. ET hundreds of pro-Trump protesters pushed
through barriers set up along the perimeter of the Capitol, where
they tussled with officers in full riot gear, some calling the
officers “traitors” for doing their jobs. About 90 minutes later,
police said demonstrators got into the building and the doors to
the House and Senate were being locked. Shortly after, the House
floor was evacuated by police.
Vice President Mike Pence was also evacuated from Capitol, where
he was to perform his role in the counting of electoral votes.
Video from inside the Capitol showed Trump supporters marching
through Statuary Hall. The US Capitol Police is asking for
additional law enforcement for assistance, including federal
authorities, per a source familiar.
The source says there are several suspicious devices outside the
Capitol building.
The Capitol police officer in the House chamber told lawmakers
that they may need to duck under their chairs and informed
lawmakers that protesters were in the building’s Rotunda.
While the White House refused to comment on the protests, Trump
said on Twitter, “Please support our Capitol Police and Law
Enforcement. They are truly on the side of our Country. Stay
peaceful!”
The protesters have breached exterior security barriers, and
video footage shows protesters gathering and some clashing with
police near the Capitol building. CNN’s team on the ground saw a
number of protestors trying to go up the side of the Capitol
building. Several loud flash bangs have been heard.
Protesters could be seen pushing against metal fences and police
using the fences to push protesters back, while other officers
reached over the top to club people trying to cross their
lines.
Flash bangs could be heard near the steps of the Capitol as
smoke filled the air. In some instances officers could be seen
deploying pepper spray. Tear gas has been deployed, but it’s not
clear whether by protesters or police, and people wiped tears from
their eyes while coughing.
Washington Mayor Muriel Bowser just announced a citywide curfew
from 6 p.m. ET on Wednesday until 6 a.m. ET Thursday.
CNN