Hundreds of Trump Supporters Just Broke Into the U. S. Capitol Building in a Unprecedented Breach
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In an unprecedented breach, Donald Trump supporters have broken police barricades and stormed the U.S. Capitol
Trump has refused to accept his loss to Joe Biden in the presidential election and angrily asserted baseless accusations that the results were fraudulent.
The U.S. Capitol has descended into chaos. Hundreds of pro-Donald Trump rioters wearing Trump gear stormed the building on Wednesday as Congress held a ceremonial event that affirms President-Elect Joe Biden won the November presidential election against Donald Trump.
A CNN source says there are "several suspicious devices" outside the building right now as law enforcement works to get everything under control. NBC News reports members of Congress were handed gas masks as a safety precaution.
Vice President Mike Pence has been evacuated from the building, which is now on lockdown. Social media posts show chaos as the breachers shout "you swore an oath" and "stop the steal," tear down tarps, and climb over scaffolding.
That’s the confederate flag flying outside the Senate chamber pic.twitter.com/1XB5TlAsuv
— Igor Bobic (@igorbobic) January 6, 2021
This is happening pic.twitter.com/MNDC2Nh1Cg
— Igor Bobic (@igorbobic) January 6, 2021
CNN also described the scene:
"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."
This story is being updated as more information surfaces.
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