D.C. Enacts Curfew As Trump Supporting Peaceful Protestors Storm US Capitol Hill Amid Electoral College Certification — Trump Calls For Law And Order
Washington D.C. will implement a citywide curfew starting 6:00 p.m. (local time) in response to reported clashes and breach of Capitol Hill after pro-Trump protesters attempted to enter the premises — forcing evacuations on the day of Congress’ Joint Session to certify the Electoral College results.
We aren't going away. pic.twitter.com/S1hWgnVqFB
— Dinesh D'Souza (@DineshDSouza) January 6, 2021
Multiple videos of the incident were posted on social media which includes footage of stand-off between the protesters and law enforcement in Capitol Hill, breach of barricades, evacuation, and some reports of shooting as supporters of President Donald Trump gather for a mass demonstration in the nation’s capital to show their support to the Republican incumbent.
BREAKING: Trump supporters have breached the Capitol building, tearing down 4 layers of security fencing and are attempting to occupy the building — fighting federal police who are overrun
This is the craziest thing I’ve ever seen in my life. Thousands, police can’t stop them pic.twitter.com/VVdTUwV5YN
— ELIJAH SCHAFFER (@ElijahSchaffer) January 6, 2021
“BREAKING: Trump supporters have breached the Capitol building, tearing down 4 layers of security fencing and are attempting to occupy the building — fighting federal police who are overrun,” one tweet said.
Protesters are charging toward the Captiol steps. Some tried to scale the construction structures and have been tackled by police. They want to enter the building and are making attempts at intervals. Capitol police trying to hold them back. pic.twitter.com/YflxS1miBw
— Rebecca Tan (@rebtanhs) January 6, 2021
Another one wrote: “Protesters are charging toward the Capitol steps. Some tried to scale the construction structures and have been tackled by police. They want to enter the building and are making attempts at intervals. Capitol police trying to hold them back.”
Capitol police appear to be retreating as supporters of Donald Trump attempt to storm the Capitol building.
They've already made it through several security barriers. https://t.co/F6TzUQYS9P
— David Hookstead (@dhookstead) January 6, 2021
“Capitol police appear to be retreating as supporters of Donald Trump attempt to storm the Capitol building. They’ve already made it through several security barriers,” one said, adding that “police [are] attempting to hold the line, but they appear to be on the brink of being overrun. Clearly outnumbered and outmanned.”
Crowd continues to increase in size with Trump supporters for today’s rally in Washington, DC. pic.twitter.com/poVMoDPBoa
— Julio Rosas (@Julio_Rosas11) January 6, 2021
Trump supporters got into fights with the Capitol Police after they tried to enter the Capitol Building. pic.twitter.com/ZQjn3fOVtL
— Julio Rosas (@Julio_Rosas11) January 6, 2021
Capitol Police pushed the Trump supporters back and used a lot of pepper spray. pic.twitter.com/9bnYLbhWxR
— Julio Rosas (@Julio_Rosas11) January 6, 2021
Some pictures also showed protesters already inside the Capitol Hill building.
Trump supporters inside the Capitol Rotunda. pic.twitter.com/Run5MwPnTx
— Julio Rosas (@Julio_Rosas11) January 6, 2021
There is now an armed standoff at the door of the House. Cops have their guns drawn and barricaded the door. https://t.co/zwbNWqH2LB pic.twitter.com/f7rAh5A7lq
— David Hookstead (@dhookstead) January 6, 2021
“There is now an armed standoff at the door of the House. Cops have their guns drawn and barricaded the door,” another one wrote.
https://twitter.com/MEPFuller/status/1346905489561579532
— Reagan Battalion (@ReaganBattalion) January 6, 2021
DEVELOPING: The Madison building on Capitol Hill is being evacuated, sources tell me & @sarahnferris
— Melanie Zanona (@MZanona) January 6, 2021
“The Madison building on Capitol Hill is being evacuated, sources tell me & @sarahnferris,” one said. “No other details at this time, other than it’s being evacuated due to “police activity.”
Cannon House Office Building has been evacuated due to protesters headed toward the Capitol.
— Ben Collins (@oneunderscore__) January 6, 2021
Trump calls for law and order
Both President Trump and his son Donald Trump Jr., have publicly called out the chaos as thousands of his supporters march through the nation’s capital.
“This is wrong and not who we are. Be peaceful and use your 1st Amendment rights, but don’t start acting like the other side. We have a country to save and this doesn’t help anyone,” the younger Trump wrote.
This is wrong and not who we are. Be peaceful and use your 1st Amendment rights, but don’t start acting like the other side. We have a country to save and this doesn’t help anyone. https://t.co/3oUAPxuwi9
— Donald Trump Jr. (@DonaldJTrumpJr) January 6, 2021
In a series of tweets, President Trump called on his supporters to “remain peaceful.”
https://twitter.com/realDonaldTrump/status/1346912780700577792
“I am asking for everyone at the U.S. Capitol to remain peaceful. No violence! Remember, WE are the Party of Law & Order – respect the Law and our great men and women in Blue. Thank you!,” he said.
https://twitter.com/realDonaldTrump/status/1346904110969315332
“Please support our Capitol Police and Law Enforcement. They are truly on the side of our Country. Stay peaceful!”
President Trump also issued a video sympathizing with the disappointment of his supporters but calling on them to head home “in peace.”
https://twitter.com/realDonaldTrump/status/1346928882595885058
“We have an election that was stolen from us … but you have to go home now, we have to have peace. We have to have law and order, we have to respect our people in law and order. We don’t want people to get hurt
“This is a fraudulent election but we can’t play into the hands of these people. We have to have peace. I know how you feel but go home in peace.”
