Videos Show All Hell Breaking Loose At The Capitol While Congress Counts Electoral College Votes

Donald J. Trump should immediately be impeached by the House of Representatives & removed from office by the United States Senate as soon as Congress reconvenes.

This is dangerous & unacceptable.

— Ayanna Pressley (@AyannaPressley) January 6, 2021

Newly elected Congresswoman Cori Bush introduced a resolution asking that members of Congress who participated in undermining the election be expelled.

I believe the Republican members of Congress who have incited this domestic terror attack through their attempts to overturn the election must face consequences. They have broken their sacred Oath of Office.

I will be introducing a resolution calling for their expulsion. pic.twitter.com/JMTlQ4IfnR

— Congresswoman Cori Bush (@RepCori) January 6, 2021

In a later tweet Omar promised that the counting of the votes will resume even as extremists work to thwart the process.

Rest assured, this day will not end without us finishing the work Congress is supposed to carry out.

We will not let our Constitution be trampled on by a mob and threaten by a tyrant.

Democracy will prevail.

— Ilhan Omar (@IlhanMN) January 6, 2021

UPDATED: 4:30 p.m. ET, Jan. 6, 2021 —

Trump tweeted another bizarre, unhinged video finally asking insurrectionists who stormed the Capitol on Wednesday to retreat.

https://twitter.com/realDonaldTrump/status/1346928882595885058?s=20

“We love you, you’re very special,” he says at one point in the video.

The video comes as reports from the White House surface that Trump resisted advisor’s advice to condemn the violence.

In contrast, President-elect Joe Biden spoke from Delaware calling for the distractors to retreat. “Our democracy is under unprecedented assault,” Biden said.

President-elect Biden addresses the nation: https://t.co/BXM3SZK25R

— Biden-Harris Presidential Transition (@Transition46) January 6, 2021

When asked if he had concerns around Inauguration, he responded sharply that he had none.

“I am not concerned about my safety, security or the Inauguration. I am not concerned. The American people are going to stand up, stand up now. Enough is enough is enough,” he said as he exited stage.

Trump’s daughter and adviser Ivanka Trump stirred up more contention earlier in the afternoon in a now deleted tweet where she called the domestic terrorists’ at the Capitol “patriots.”

Eva Braun is not helping the situation. pic.twitter.com/081slEvK9q

— Kara Swisher (@karaswisher) January 6, 2021

According to The New York Times, at least two explosives and mysterious package were discovered on Wednesday during the attempted coup. Police recovered a set of explosives at the Beltway headquarters of the Republican National Committee and on the grounds of the Capitol. A suspicious package was intercepted at the Democratic National Committee headquarters.

UPDATED: 3:40 p.m. ET, Jan. 6, 2021 —

Reversing course from an earlier report, the D.C. National Guard has been activated, according to CNN. Police in riot gear have also arrived at the scene.

However more harrowing imagery comes from inside the Capitol as thugs and extremists continue their coup attempt against the Democratic process.

Cops are taking selfies with the terrorists. pic.twitter.com/EjkQ83h1p2

— Timothy Burke (@bubbaprog) January 6, 2021

That’s the confederate flag flying outside the Senate chamber pic.twitter.com/1XB5TlAsuv

— Igor Bobic (@igorbobic) January 6, 2021

UPDATED: 3:40 p.m. ET, Jan. 6, 2021 —

After multiple reports warning that shots were fired in the Capitol, CNN confirmed that a woman is being treated in critical condition after she was shot in the chest.

A woman is in critical condition after being shot in the chest on the Capitol grounds, according to two sources familiar with the matter https://t.co/4Gx8sReUCd

— CNN Politics (@CNNPolitics) January 6, 2021

According to NBC News White House Correspondent Geoff Bennett, at least five people have been transported to the hospital, one being a police officer.

One person is in critical condition after being shot at the U.S. Capitol and at least 5 people have been transported to the hospital per D.C. EMS. One of those transported was a law enforcement officer. Several officers have been treated for pepper spray exposure. Via @Tom_Winter

— Geoff Bennett (@GeoffRBennett) January 6, 2021

UPDATED: 3:20 p.m. ET, Jan. 6, 2021 —

Washington D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser just instituted a mandatory curfew from 6 p.m Wednesday until 6 a.m. Thursday barring any non-essential travel in and out of the city. Essential workers are not included.

Today, I'm ordering a citywide curfew for the District of Columbia from 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 6, until 6:00 a.m. on Thursday, January 7. pic.twitter.com/lp6Pt3DcYC

— Mayor Muriel Bowser (@MayorBowser) January 6, 2021

UPDATED: 3:00 p.m. ET, Jan. 6, 2021 —

The violent clashes which began outside the Capitol building in Washington D.C. have made their way inside as white supremacists and pro-Trump extremists make their way inside on Wednesday.

I've been apart of protests and actions *in this very spot* and holy shit we would have all been dead if we behaved like this.

How is this happening?

We know. https://t.co/efQyKkrcsB

— Sabrina Hersi Issa (@beingbrina) January 6, 2021

Holy shit pic.twitter.com/dofEG2SmqP

— Jim Newell (@jim_newell) January 6, 2021

Trump supporters smashing windows to break into the U.S. Capitol Building.

Donald Trump needs to be charged with inciting a riot while he’s still in office, and he needs to be hauled out of that office now by police AND ARRESTED. pic.twitter.com/qtJ0HqdYf4

— Candour99 (@Candour99) January 6, 2021

All those in Congress that were just standing and clapping for the same things these folks are storming the Capitol for should NOT be hiding. Go out and stand w/ the people you encouraged to incite this behavior pic.twitter.com/aH6MJv26HD

— Rachel Lindsay (@TheRachLindsay) January 6, 2021

Thousands of protesters have stormed the Capitol, vandalizing property ignited by an early afternoon speech from Donald Trump. Trump appeared at the rally scheduled to contest the outcomes of the election as a joint session of Congress convened to certify the Electoral College vore.

According to C-Span Speaker Pelosi and other high-ranking members of Congress have been ushered into an unknown, safe location. Other members have been escorted to their chambers as the Electoral College count is on pause.

On social media, many are wondering two things: where are the police, and if the rioters and thugs will be handled in the same way as peaceful protesters who were advocating for Black Lives Matter.

Just a reminder of what those Capitol steps looked like during BLM protests. Miss me with the “overwhelmed” and “unprepared” law enforcement. There’s no such thing. pic.twitter.com/tbVINclUHg

— Bridget Kelly (@IamBridgetKelly) January 6, 2021

What many are saying is true:

If this were Black Lives Matter storming the Capitol, tanks would have been in the city by now.

The response tells the story of our nation’s racist history and present.

How can we stop it from being the future?

— Be A King (@BerniceKing) January 6, 2021

According to Washington Post reporter Aaron C. Davis, the Defense Department denied a request from D.C. officials to activate the National Guard.

BREAKING: A source tells me The Defense Department has just denied a request by DC officials to deploy the National Guard to the US Capitol.

— Aaron C. Davis (@byaaroncdavis) January 6, 2021

Original Story:

Members of Congress are continuing their baseless attempts to undermine the Democratic process as members of the Senate and House meet to verify the Electoral College votes. It is undoubtedly one of the first challenges to President-elect Joe Biden‘s victory.

The day began with Vice President Mike Pence presiding over the count, as pressure from Trump mounts for Pence to go against certifying the votes. However, Pence does not have the authority to do so and responded by penning a letter citing that he has no plans to thwart the constitutional process to which he has sworn to uphold.

“It is my considered judgment that my oath to support and defend the Constitution constrains me from claiming unilateral authority to determine which electoral votes should be counted and which should not,” he wrote according to The New York Times.

Inside the Capitol Republicans forged ahead by contesting against the verification of Arizona’s Electoral votes. GOP Rep. Paul Gosar from Arizona persisted by voicing the objection, backed by his colleague Sen. Ted Cruz.

Gosar’s move signals that there will be a long day and night ahead for members of Congress.

#BREAKING: Rep. Paul Gosar objects to counting of the Electoral College votes from Arizona.

VP Mike Pence: "Is the objection in writing and signed by a Senator?"

Sen. @tedcruz: "It is." pic.twitter.com/Yzbi4CGzyR

— The Hill (@thehill) January 6, 2021

The joint session of Congress was called to split and go into separate chambers to deliberate and vote.

In the Senate’s deliberations, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (who may soon take the title of Minority Leader) voiced opposition against opposing the electoral votes.

McConnell opposes fellow Republicans objecting to electoral votes: "We cannot simply declare ourselves a national board of elections on steroids. The voters, the courts and the states have all spoken. They've all spoken. If we overrule them, it would damage our republic forever" pic.twitter.com/J4kEEN8sO4

— CBS News (@CBSNews) January 6, 2021

Outside the Capitol, violence and resistance ensued as white supremacists attempted to storm the building.

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

This is WILD pic.twitter.com/dC8whGzIgw

— philip lewis (@Phil_Lewis_) January 6, 2021

Thousands of white nationalists and supremacists have ascended onto the nation’s capital to contest the results of the election. The videos seem to support the critique that police have little energy for excessive force when the demonstrators aren’t protesting the humanity of Black lives.

This is a developing story that will be updated as more information becomes available.

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MAGA Violence Marks March For Trump's America As DC Descends Into Chaos

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There was a lot of violence today against attendees of the #MillionMAGAMarch. Now, a large crowd sings the American national anthem outside the Willard Hotel in DC. Video by @BGOnTheScene: pic.twitter.com/kq8PDv7Xfq

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“We’ve gotta clean the fence!” Trump supporters move in on the fence surrounding the White House to take down images and flowers put up by protesters here in DC #MillionMAGAMarch #DC #DCProtests pic.twitter.com/JkNFD0rFFH

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MAGA Violence Marks March For Trump's America As DC Descends Into Chaos

The brutal violence inspired by racist hatred that was widely expected to take place at this weekend's so-called "Million MAGA March" went on as scheduled as scores of the president's supporters protesting the election clashed with groups assembled in opposition. Photos and video taken throughout the protest on Saturday in Wahington, D.C., showed the seemingly obligatory contentious moments between members of groups identified in mainstream and social media as the Proud Boys and Black Lives Matter, who could be seen in a sea of MAGA flags being waved by people who believe Donald Trump's fake claims of election fraud that he attributes to Joe Biden beating him. https://twitter.com/David_Leavitt/status/1327770079975665665?s=20 Things really got violent as the day turned into evening, according to the Washington Post. "When darkness fell, the counterprotesters triggered more mayhem as they harassed Trump’s advocates, stealing red hats and flags and lighting them on fire," the Post reported. "Scuffles continued into the night as the provocateurs overturned the tables of vendors who had been selling pro-Trump gear and set off dozens of fireworks, prompting police to pepper-spray them." Getty Images took multiple photos identifying members of the Proud Boys readily participating in the violence as the far-right group apparently took literally Trump's infamous orders he gave them at the first debate. The president pretended he was unfamiliar with the proud Bouys before he told them to "stand by." https://twitter.com/SaulBishop/status/1327757902245896192?s=20 There was a growing narrative on social media being fueled by far-right provocateurs that placed blame on the Black Lives Matter protesters. However, there was neither any evidence of that nor was there any definitive proof that Black Lives Matter activists were even present in the first place. The Post reported: "The Proud Boys marched down Pennsylvania Avenue, leading hundreds in chants of 'F--- antifa!' and shouting down stray opponents who yelled 'Black lives matter!'" The election violence people feared before the election hadn't really happened until Saturday, exactly one week after Biden was officially projected to win the 2020 presidential election. Trump has maintained without proof that he is the victim of election fraud and has launched multiplied lawsuits against states and refused to concede the race, even as elections officials across the country have said there were no voting irregularities. Trump's adamant refusal to recognize Biden as the lectin's true winner has only further emboldened his supporters to not only march on his behalf but also willing to take part in violence in the president's name. Scroll down to see more evidence of that unfortunate fact as the calendar year that is 2020 manages to keep outdoing itself.