Protesters Storm US Capitol, Pence Removed From Senate
What appeared to be thousands of President Donald Trump’s supporters descended on Washington, D.C., as Congress met to fulfill its Constitutional duty to formally certify the Electoral College vote count. As the…
What appeared to be thousands of President Donald Trump’s supporters descended on Washington, D.C., as Congress met to fulfill its Constitutional duty to formally certify the Electoral College vote count.
As the proceedings got underway on Wednesday, videos quickly surfaced of protesters breaching barricades outside the U.S. Capitol.
Fox News’ Chad Pergram reported that the Capitol was placed on lockdown as protesters stormed the building.
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) has reportedly asked the National Guard to be deployed to the Capitol to clear the protesters.
Additionally, it was reported that a message was broadcast in the Capitol that instructed lawmakers and staffers to “lock all doors if able” and “if unable, seek shelter or concealment.”
Vice President Mike Pence was reportedly removed from the Senate chamber as protesters entered the building. The upper chamber adjourned