The Capitol in Washington evacuated after a false alarm

The Capitol was evacuated out of an abundance of caution this evening.

There is no threat at the Capitol.

More details to come. pic.twitter.com/7qqxqQyzlD

— U.S. Capitol Police (@CapitolPolice) April 20, 2022

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The reasons for this evacuation remain unknown for the moment.

The number of people present in the precinct was likely limited, as the Senate and House of Representatives were not in session.

The building, a symbol of American democracy, has remained extremely guarded since the forcible entry on January 6, 2021, of supporters of Donald Trump who came to denounce the result of the presidential election which brought Democrat Joe Biden to power.

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