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The 2021 Capitol Riot in pictures

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Congress Holds Joint Session To Ratify 2020 Presidential Election
Jacob Chansley, is seen inside the US Capitol Building on January 06, 2021 in Washington, DC. Demonstrators breeched security and entered the Capitol as Congress debated the a 2020 presidential election Electoral Vote Certification. Getty Images
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Trump supporters clash with police and security forces as people try to storm the US Capitol Building in Washington, DC, on January 6, 2021. AFP via Getty Images
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Supporters of President Donald Trump clashed with police at the U.S. Capitol. James Keivom
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Supporters of President Donald Trump clashed with police at the U.S. Capitol. James Keivom
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NYP – Pro Trump Rally – The Capitol Building
Thousands of pro-Trump supporters storm the Capitol Building after attending a Trump rally. Stephen Yang
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FILE PHOTO: Supporters of U.S. President Donald Trump gather in Washington
Pro-Trump protesters storm into the U.S. Capitol during clashes with police. REUTERS
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Demonstrators clash with police at US Capitol
Supporters of President Donald Trump clash with police at the US Capitol. James Keivom
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Trump supporters try to break through a police barrier. AP
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Supporters of US President Donald Trump enter the US Capitol. AFP via Getty Images
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Supporters of US President Donald Trump protest in the US Capitol. AFP via Getty Images
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Congress Holds Joint Session To Ratify 2020 Presidential Election
A protester holds a Trump flag inside the US Capitol Building near the Senate Chamber. Getty Images
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Congress staffers barricade themselves after Trump supporters stormed inside the US Capitol. AFP via Getty Images
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Congress Holds Joint Session To Ratify 2020 Presidential Election
Adam Johnson carries the lectern of U.S. Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi through the Roturnda of the U.S. Capitol Building. Getty Images
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Richard Barnett, a supporter of US President Donald Trump sits inside the office of US Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi as he protests inside the US Capitol. AFP via Getty Images
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Congress Holds Joint Session To Ratify 2020 Presidential Election
A protester sits in the Senate Chamber. Getty Images
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Capitol Riot Images of the Day
Capitol Police hold rioters at gun-point near the House Chamber. AP
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Electoral College Photo Gallery
Police with guns drawn watch as protesters try to break into the House Chamber. AP
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Capitol Hill police officer points gun at rioters trying to access the Senate Chamber.
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Electoral College Vote
Rep. Jason Crow, D-Colo., comforts Rep. Susan Wild, D-Pa., while taking cover as protesters disrupt the joint session of Congress to certify the Electoral College vote on Wednesday, January 6, 2021. CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Imag
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Congress Holds Joint Session To Ratify 2020 Presidential Election
A protester is seen hanging from the balcony in the Senate Chamber. Getty Images
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Capitol Riot Images of the Day
Lawmakers evacuate the floor as rioters try to break into the House Chamber. AP
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Congress Electoral College
People shelter in the House gallery as protesters try to break into the House Chamber. AP
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Congress Holds Joint Session To Ratify 2020 Presidential Election
Protesters enter the Senate Chamber. Getty Images
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Trump supporters clash with police and security forces as they try to storm the US Capitol. AFP via Getty Images
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MAGA protesters storm the US Capitol.Credit for all: Stephen Yang
Protesters storm the US Capitol.
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Supporters of U.S. President Donald Trump gather in Washington
An explosion caused by a police munition is seen while supporters of U.S. President Donald Trump gather in front of the U.S. Capitol Building. REUTERS