After several weeks of refusal of the results of the ballot box, of appeals of all kinds and of calls for the mobilization of its supporters, Donald Trump managed to mobilize thousands of voters in front of the Washington Capitol determined to oppose by all means the victory of Joe Biden.
Breathtaking. pic.twitter.com/61mcF6SqZ7
– Talya Minsberg (@tminsberg) January 6, 2021
MAGA (Make America Great Again) caps, American and Southern flags in hand, they intended to put pressure on members of Congress. But following statements by Republicans Mike Pence, vice-president, and Mitch McConnell, Senate majority leader, refusing to oppose the outcome of the ballot box, the situation quickly got out of hand.
A supporter of President Trump sits inside Speaker Pelosi’s office. pic.twitter.com/xyhj0Lziro
— NBC News (@NBCNews) January 6, 2021
After crossing four police roadblocks, the demonstrators invaded the capitol.
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