Vote to affirm Biden s victory postponed as Pro-Trump protesters storm US Capitol
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Thu, Jan 07, 2021
WASHINGTON: Pro-Trump protesters forced into the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday as lawmakers were meeting and expected to vote to affirm Joe Biden s victory in November elections. However, the vote to ratify elections results was suspended. The development transpired two hours after Trump addressed his followers and vowed he would never concede .
The violent protesters sought to force Congress to undo President Donald Trump s election loss, temporarily suspending a last-ditch effort by some of Trump s fellow Republicans to throw out the results.
Police fired tear gas and ordered several office buildings to be evacuated as protesters breached the Capitol and were seen marching through the halls of Congress, where lawmakers were meeting to certify President-elect Joe Biden s victory.
Supporters of U.S. President Donald Trump protest outside the U.S. Capitol, in Washington, U.S., January 6, 2021. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -President Donald Trump faced the threat on Thursday of a second impeachment, a day after his supporters breached the U.S. Capitol in a stunning assault on American democracy as Congress was certifying President-elect Joe Biden s victory.
As Democratic leaders demanded his ouster, Trump came closer than he ever has to a formal concession, acknowledging a new administration would be sworn in on Jan. 20 and vowing to ensure a smooth transition in a video released on Thursday evening.
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Under heavy guard, US Congress back to work after Trump supporters storm Capitol
Violent protesters, loyal to President Donald Trump, storm the Capitol, on Jan 6. AP
Hundreds of US President Donald Trump s supporters stormed the US Capitol on Wednesday in a stunning bid to overturn his election defeat, battling police in the hallways and delaying the certification of Democratic President-elect Joe Biden s victory for hours.
In the gravest assault on the symbol of American democracy in more than 200 years, rioters forced their way past metal security barricades, broke windows and scaled walls to fight their way into the Capitol.
Police said four people died during the chaos one from gunshot wounds and three from medical emergencies and 52 people were arrested.
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Thursday Jan 07, 2021
WASHINGTON: Pro-Trump protesters forced into the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday as lawmakers were meeting and expected to vote to affirm Joe Biden s victory in November elections. However, the vote to ratify elections results was suspended.
The development transpired two hours after Trump addressed his followers and vowed he would never concede .
The violent protesters sought to force Congress to undo President Donald Trump s election loss, temporarily suspending a last-ditch effort by some of Trump s fellow Republicans to throw out the results.
Police fired tear gas and ordered several office buildings to be evacuated as protesters breached the Capitol and were seen marching through the halls of Congress, where lawmakers were meeting to certify President-elect Joe Biden s victory.