Trump supporters breach US Capitol

US President Donald Trump's supporters breached the Capitol Hill police on January 6, 2021, as the Senate was in session to ratify President-Elect Joe Biden's Electoral College victory. The mob ransacked the corridors, chambers and offices inside Capitol Hill
Curated By: Amit Verma
Published: Jan 7, 2021
"> A Donald Trump supporter climbs a scaffolding outside the US Capitol building during a

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A Donald Trump supporter climbs a scaffolding outside the US Capitol building during a "Stop the Steal" rally on January 6, 2021 in Washington, DC. A large group of protesters stormed the historic building, breaking windows and clashing with police. Trump supporters had gathered in the nation's capital today to protest the ratification of President-Elect Joe Biden's Electoral College victory over President Trump in the 2020 election. 

A member of a pro-Trump mob bashes an entrance of the Capitol building in an attempt to gain access

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A member of a pro-Trump mob bashes an entrance of the Capitol building in an attempt to gain access on January 6, 2021 in Washington, DC. A pro-Trump mob stormed the Capitol, breaking windows and clashing with police officers. Trump supporters gathered in the nation's capital to protest the ratification of President-Elect Joe Biden's Electoral College victory over President Trump in the 2020 election. 

Protesters attempt to enter the US Capitol Building on January 06, 2021 in Washington, DC. Pro-Trump

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Protesters attempt to enter the US Capitol Building on January 06, 2021 in Washington, DC. Pro-Trump protesters entered the US Capitol building after mass demonstrations in the nation's capital during a joint session of Congress to ratify President-Elect Joe Biden's 306-232 Electoral College win over President Donald Trump. 

A pro-Trump protester carries the lectern of US Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi through the Roturn

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A pro-Trump protester carries the lectern of US Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi through the Roturnda of the US Capitol after breaking in with the mob.

A member of a pro-Trump mob shatters a window with his fist from inside the Capitol Building after b

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A member of a pro-Trump mob shatters a window with his fist from inside the Capitol Building after breaking into it on January 6, 2021 in Washington, DC.

Protesters supporting US President Donald Trump storm the US Capitol on January 06, 2021 in Washingt

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Protesters supporting US President Donald Trump storm the US Capitol on January 06, 2021 in Washington, DC.

A protester is seen hanging from the balcony in the Senate Chamber on January 06, 2021 in Washington

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A protester is seen hanging from the balcony in the Senate Chamber on January 06, 2021 in Washington, DC.

A protester yells inside the Senate Chamber on January 6, 2021 in Washington, DC.

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A protester yells inside the Senate Chamber on January 6, 2021 in Washington, DC.

Protesters enter the Senate Chamber on January 6, 2021 in Washington, DC.

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Protesters enter the Senate Chamber on January 6, 2021 in Washington, DC.

Members of congress run for cover as protesters try to enter the House Chamber during a joint sessio

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Members of congress run for cover as protesters try to enter the House Chamber during a joint session of Congress on January 06, 2021 in Washington, DC. 

A protester sits in the Senate Chamber on January 6, 2021 in Washington, DC.

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A protester sits in the Senate Chamber on January 6, 2021 in Washington, DC.

Protesters interacting with each other while sitting in the Senate Chamber on January 6, 2021 in Was

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Protesters interacting with each other while sitting in the Senate Chamber on January 6, 2021 in Washington, DC.

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