Angry protestors encouraged by President Trump fought past police and stormed the U.S. Capitol to thwart the election certification process underway inside. Lawmakers were
evacuated. Shots were fired. National Guard troops were deployed. Amidst the chaos, President-elect Biden declared, “Enough is enough,” and called on Trump to end the siege.
JOHN MINCHILLO — THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Trump supporters try to break through a police barrier Wednesday at the Capitol in Washington. As Congress prepared to affirm President-elect Joe Biden’s victory, thousands of people gathered to show their support for President Donald Trump and his claims of election fraud.
PHOTOS BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Clockwise from top: People shelter in the House gallery as protesters try to break into the House Chamber at the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday. Trump supporters gather outside the Capitol. Supporters of President Donald Trump climb the west wall of the the U.S. Capitol. Police with guns drawn watch as protesters try to break into the House Chamber at the U.S. Capitol.