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      Trump Supporters Storm US Capitol: All You Need To Know

      Trump supporters storm the US Capitol in what was an attempt to disrupt the certification of the November 3 result

      By - Mohammed Kudrati |
      Published -  7 Jan 2021 10:54 AM IST
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      Trump Supporters Storm US Capitol: All You Need To Know

      Supporters of US President Donald Trump stormed the Capitol - the seat of the US Congress - on Wednesday morning, causing utter chaos in an ongoing session of the US Congress. One lady is reported dead, and Washington DC has been placed under curfew for a period of 15 days by the city's mayor.

      The rioters went into several chambers of Capitol, with reports of gunfire and vandalism also emerging from the scenes. The storming started with Trump supporters protesting outside a poorly guarded barricade of the Congress, eventually entering the premises.

      The police have made reportedly made 30 arrests.

      Trump held a political rally in the city on that day, coinciding with Vice President Mike Pence, his deputy, presiding over a joint sitting of Congress that certifies the electoral college result that formally elects Vice President Joe Biden as US President in a constitutional procedure that till now has been largely ceremonial.

      After the Capitol building was secure by Wednesday night local time, members of Congress reconvened and began the certification process again. Pence has also returned to the Chambers of Congress, according to his spokesperson after he "never left the building."

      Also Read: Electoral College Formally Elects Joe Biden As US President

      Facebook and Twitter put temporary ban on Trump

      In his address and through tweets - his preferred medium of communication - Trump is said to have egged his supporters to go on and commit violence. The theme of his rallies against the election result drew thousands to the capital district, to attend his 'Stop the Steal'-themed rally.

      Trump, his supporters and his allies in Congress have been pressuring Pence to invalidate the result in what Trump thinks is a rigged election, in a stance he has maintained since his November 3 electoral loss.

      Twitter and Facebook have decided to impose a temporary ban on Trump posting on their platform. Twitter, for the first time, has outright removed three tweets of Trump for violating is content policy. Twitter has further banned him for 12 hours. Facebook has blocked him for 24 hours. Both have also taken down videos of him purportedly showing him push his supporters towards such a move.


      As a result of the unprecedented and ongoing violent situation in Washington, D.C., we have required the removal of three @realDonaldTrump Tweets that were posted earlier today for repeated and severe violations of our Civic Integrity policy. https://t.co/k6OkjNG3bM

      — Twitter Safety (@TwitterSafety) January 7, 2021

      However, Trump later urged his supporters to go home.


      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!

      — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) January 6, 2021

      Chaos draws worldwide attention

      Several leaders of major democracies around the world have reacted to the violence.

      Prime Minister Narendra Modi

      Distressed to see news about rioting and violence in Washington DC. Orderly and peaceful transfer of power must continue. The democratic process cannot be allowed to be subverted through unlawful protests.

      — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) January 7, 2021

      Prime Minister Justin Trudueau of Canada


      Canadians are deeply disturbed and saddened by the attack on democracy in the United States, our closest ally and neighbour. Violence will never succeed in overruling the will of the people. Democracy in the US must be upheld - and it will be.

      — Justin Trudeau (@JustinTrudeau) January 6, 2021

      Prime Minister Boris Johnson of the United Kingdom


      Disgraceful scenes in U.S. Congress. The United States stands for democracy around the world and it is now vital that there should be a peaceful and orderly transfer of power.

      — Boris Johnson (@BorisJohnson) January 6, 2021

      Josep Borell, the European Union's deputy commissioner and foreign policy chief


      In the eyes of the world, American democracy tonight appears under siege.

      This is an unseen assault on US democracy, its institutions and the rule of law.

      This is not America. The election results of 3 November must be fully respected.

      — Josep Borrell Fontelles (@JosepBorrellF) January 6, 2021


      Also Read: Brexit For Dummies: All You Need To Know About The UK-EU Trade Deal


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      US CongressSenateWashington DCWashington ViolenceBoris JohnsonEuropean UnionJustin TrudeauUnited KingdomCanadaUS Presidential Elections 2020November 3FacebookStop the StealUS CapitolTwitterJoe BidenMike Pence#DonaldTrump
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