In Pictures: Pro-Trump Protesters Storm US Capitol Building
Desk Report
Published: 07 Jan 2021, 02:38 pm
Dusk falls around the US Capitol as Trump supporters continue their occupation of its front steps. Photo: Collected from Reuters
A protester carries the Confederate flag after breaching US Capitol security. Photo: Collected from Reuters
Protesters wearing pro-Trump merchandise take photographs inside the building. Photo: Collected from Reuters
One protester is seen carrying a plinth from a room at the US Capitol. Photo: Collected from Reuters
Capitol police officers point guns at a protester from inside the Senate chamber. Photo: Collected from Reuters
A protester jumps over a balcony to reach the Senate floor. Photo: Collected from Reuters
Lawmakers and Capitol staff wear protective gas masks during the siege. Photo: Collected from Reuters
A flag reading "Trump is my president" is waved by one protester. Photo: Collected from Reuters
After sitting at the desk of US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, one protester leaves a message reading "we will not back down". Photo: Collected from Reuters
Several protesters are detained by heavily-armed police. Photo: Collected from Reuters
Protesters in support of US President Donald Trump swarmed the Capitol building, forcing officials to order lawmakers to shelter in place and halting debate in both the House and Senate.
Congress was meeting to confirm President-elect Joe Biden's electoral college victory.