Posted on 01/06/2021 11:29:18 AM PST by Red Badger
Hundreds of Trump supporters breached security barricades and stormed up to the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., as both chambers of Congress convened to affirm the Electoral College votes cast in the 2020 election Wednesday afternoon.
Thousands had traveled from out of state to gather in Washington in protest of the election, which President Trump and his allies have maintained was fraudulent.
Things appeared to carry on peacefully earlier in the day, but as the joint session of Congress kicked off in the early afternoon, a large group of individuals appeared to storm through outer barricades surrounding the Capitol building, where lawmakers deliberated inside.
Video posted to Twitter by Washington Post reporter Rebecca Tan showed Trump supporters approaching the rear of the building.
Hundreds of Trump supporters have stormed the barricades at the back of the Capitol and are marching toward the bui… https://t.co/3VEdyaOR4r — Rebecca Tan (@Rebecca Tan)1609956048.0
Then, BlazeTV reporter Elijah Schaeffer posted video as the group reached the outside of the building and were confronted by police.
"Trump supporters have breached the Capitol building, tearing down 4 layers of security fencing and are attempting to occupy the building — fighting federal police who are overrun," he tweeted. "This is the craziest thing I've ever seen in my life. Thousands, police can't stop them."
(Content Warning: Video contains vulgar language)
BREAKING: Trump supporters have breached the Capitol building, tearing down 4 layers of security fencing and are at… https://t.co/ldYHmHplxV — ELIJAH SCHAFFER (@ELIJAH SCHAFFER)1609956659.0
More video from the scene posted on social media showed a large group of individuals continuing to wrestle with law enforcement outside the U.S. Capitol.
Trump supporters got into fights with the Capitol Police after they tried to enter the Capitol Building. https://t.co/ZQjn3fOVtL — Julio Rosas (@Julio Rosas)1609959009.0
Politico's Melanie Zanona reported that the Madison building on Capitol Hill was evacuated as a result of the increasingly hostile protests.
DEVELOPING: The Madison building on Capitol Hill is being evacuated, sources tell me & @sarahnferris — Melanie Zanona (@Melanie Zanona)1609956961.0
It is unclear at this point whether the storming of the Capitol was a coordinated or impromptu event. Interestingly, a paper notice found in the National Mall indicated that "a national militia" was being organized to "defend the Constitution and the Republic." However, there is no evidence connecting the movement from the crowd with the notice.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
allegedly...
one person in critical condition (shot), 5 persons transported to hospital
he probably joined in back then
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CBS reporting her in critical condition.
whoa
trump’s now officially a target then
did not bother to wait to jan 21st
yikes
Republican and Dem leadership are asking President to urge people to leave the Capitol. Pentagon has now approved deployment of the DC National Guard (1100) to assist in DC at Mayor’s request. Six people in Capitol have been sent to hospital. Some pipe bombs have been disarmed. My son in Puerto Rico just called, and may call later to tell me the mood in Puerto Rico.
Not good
Imposter Biden getting ready to blab.
OMG.. THE BIDEN MELODRAMA BEGINS...
The ELECTION STEALING CRIMINALS of the DEMOCRAT LEFT & the RINOS lit this fuse.
Rule of Law is now the LAW OF THE JUNGLE and NO ONE WILL BE SAFE...NOT EVEN JUDGES & RINOS WHO, BY FAILING TO STOP THE LEFT, HAVE MADE THEMSELVES UNNECESSARY – AND EXPENDABLE!
If Deep State weren’t trying to steal an election and destroy our republic, NONE of this would be happening.
This is ALL on Deep State.
Biden spewing.
Looks traced , drugged
Sounds like Hitler
“Well, I am part of the new movement. And that movement is to get as far from the Republican party as possible. Even if it only takes 25% from the GOP, they can no longer take the conservative for granted. And, Mike Pence, any presidential aspirations you may have had had better not be counting on Trump supporters.”
This seems like the most opportune time to make this happen. Establishment Republicans need to be made politically extinct.
Count me in!
Note to BiteMe: There is NO office of President-Elect.
Biden is a damn fool. He can only create more anger. He is so full of crap it makes one sick.
Awe. Sad face. Penty said they wouldn’t get involved in the “political process.”
Biden spewing.
Looks tranced , drugged
Sounds like Hitler
Slurring aberration
Total rubber dumby speak
Where am I wrong?
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