President Donald Trump called for "peaceful" protests on Wednesday.
National Guard troops are being mobilized in Washington and neighboring states after protesters supporting President Donald Trump entered the US Capitol Wednesday, the White House and Pentagon said, reported news agency AFP.
President Donald Trump called for "peaceful" protests on Wednesday after his supporters entered the Capitol following a rally during which he urged Congress to reject Democrat Joe Biden's election victory, reported news agency AFP.
"Please support our Capitol Police and Law Enforcement," Trump said on Twitter more than an hour after protesters breached a security cordon.
"They are truly on the side of our Country," Trump said. "Stay peaceful!"
The House of Representatives and Senate went into recess as protesters disrupted a session called to certify the Electoral College votes from the November 3 presidential election.
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Trump's Instagram Account Locked For 24 Hours
We are locking President Donald Trump's Instagram account for 24 hours as well: Adam Mosseri, Head of Instagram pic.twitter.com/3TSosVgfS7
- ANI (@ANI) January 7, 2021
White House Deputy Press Secretary Sarah Matthews resigns from the Trump Administration in response to today's events, reports Fox News.
"Peaceful Transfer Of Power Must Continue": PM On US Capitol Violence
The democratic process cannot be allowed to be subverted through unlawful protests, said Prime Minister Narendra Modi as he expressed shock at the storming of the US Capitol in Washington by supporters of President Donald Trump. "Orderly and peaceful transfer of power must continue," PM Modi said. Read Here
US Businesses Condemn Capitol 'Chaos,' Blame Trump
Major US corporations and businesses groups on Wednesday condemned the occupation of the US Capitol by rioters angry at President Donald Trump's election defeat, with one organization raising the possibility of the president being removed from office. The statements came on a shocking day for the United States, which saw mobs overrun Congress after a rally by Trump, who had sought to thwart the process of lawmakers certifying election results.
Major US corporations and businesses groups on Wednesday condemned the occupation of the US Capitol by rioters angry at President Donald Trump's election defeat, with one organization raising the possibility of the president being removed from office. The statements came on a shocking day for the United States, which saw mobs overrun Congress after a rally by Trump, who had sought to thwart the process of lawmakers certifying election results.
Bill Clinton Decries "Unprecedented Assault" On US Capitol, Country
Bill Clinton denounced Wednesday's riot in Washington by pro-Trump mobs as an "unprecedented assault" on the US Capitol and the nation itself, and blamed outgoing president Donald Trump for fomenting the violence. "Today we faced an unprecedented assault on our Capitol, our Constitution, and our country," the Democratic former president said in a statement, adding that the attack was fueled by "four years of poison politics" and deliberate misinformation. "The match was lit by Donald Trump and his most ardent enablers, including many in Congress, to overturn the results of an election he lost."
World Leaders Condemn 'Assault On Democracy' At US Capitol
World leaders and governments on Wednesday expressed shock and outrage at the storming of the US Capitol in Washington by supporters of President Donald Trump.
Twitter, Facebook Freeze Trump Accounts As Tech Giants Respond To Storming Of US Capitol
Twitter and Facebook Inc on Wednesday temporarily locked the accounts of US President Donald Trump, as tech giants scrambled to crack down on his baseless claims about the US presidential elections amid riots at the US Capitol.
Obama: attack on US Congress "great shame" but not surprising
Former president Barack Obama blamed Donald Trump and Republicans for the attack on the US Congress Wednesday, calling it "a moment of great dishonor and shame for our nation."
"But we'd be kidding ourselves if we treated it as a total surprise," Obama said, adding that it was "incited" by Trump, "who has continued to baselessly lie about the outcome of a lawful election."
Obama also singled out the Republican party and its media supporters, whom he said have "too often been unwilling to tell their followers the truth" about Democrat Joe Biden's strong victory in the November 3 election.
Former president Barack Obama blamed Donald Trump and Republicans for the attack on the US Congress Wednesday, calling it "a moment of great dishonor and shame for our nation."
"But we'd be kidding ourselves if we treated it as a total surprise," Obama said, adding that it was "incited" by Trump, "who has continued to baselessly lie about the outcome of a lawful election."
Obama also singled out the Republican party and its media supporters, whom he said have "too often been unwilling to tell their followers the truth" about Democrat Joe Biden's strong victory in the November 3 election.
Tim Cook denounces attack on US Capitol
"Today marks a sad and shameful chapter in our nation's history. Those responsible for this insurrection should be held to account, and we must complete the transition to President-elect Biden's administration. It's especially when they are challenged that our ideals matter most," Tim Cook said on Twiiter.
"Today marks a sad and shameful chapter in our nation's history. Those responsible for this insurrection should be held to account, and we must complete the transition to President-elect Biden's administration. It's especially when they are challenged that our ideals matter most," Tim Cook said on Twiiter.
Woman shot in US Capitol unrest dies: police
A woman who was shot as President Donald Trump's supporters invaded the US Capitol on Wednesday has died, a Washington police spokeswoman said.
Alaina Gertz offered no details on who the woman was or the circumstances of the shooting, which is now under investigation by the metropolitan police.
Unverified videos appear to show a woman who was part of the protests on the floor inside the Capitol and bleeding after gunfire erupted momentarily.
A woman who was shot as President Donald Trump's supporters invaded the US Capitol on Wednesday has died, a Washington police spokeswoman said.
Alaina Gertz offered no details on who the woman was or the circumstances of the shooting, which is now under investigation by the metropolitan police.
Unverified videos appear to show a woman who was part of the protests on the floor inside the Capitol and bleeding after gunfire erupted momentarily.
Twitter limits reach of tweets stoking US Capitol unrest
Twitter on Wednesday began limiting the reach of tweets stoking an assault of the US Capitol by a mob intent on overturning the election results.
"We have been significantly restricting engagement with tweets labeled under our Civic Integrity Policy due to the risk of violence," the Twitter support team said.
"This means these labeled tweets will not be able to be replied to, retweeted, or liked."
Twitter and other social platforms were facing challenges amid the unrest after President Donald Trump, a fervent Twitter user, had rallied supporters in the capital city as Congress was set to certify the November election won by Joe Biden.
Twitter on Wednesday began limiting the reach of tweets stoking an assault of the US Capitol by a mob intent on overturning the election results.
"We have been significantly restricting engagement with tweets labeled under our Civic Integrity Policy due to the risk of violence," the Twitter support team said.
"This means these labeled tweets will not be able to be replied to, retweeted, or liked."
Twitter and other social platforms were facing challenges amid the unrest after President Donald Trump, a fervent Twitter user, had rallied supporters in the capital city as Congress was set to certify the November election won by Joe Biden.
Joe Biden Brands Capitol Violence "Insurrection", Ask Trump To Call Off Siege
President-elect Joe Biden on Wednesday denounced the storming of the US Capitol as an "insurrection" and demanded President Donald Trump go on television to call an end to the violent "siege."
"At this hour, our democracy is under unprecedented assault," the veteran Democrat said in Wilmington, after hundreds of Trump supporters protesting his election defeat swarmed the Capitol building and put the nation's lawmakers at risk.
"I call on President Trump to go on national television now to... demand an end to this siege," Biden said. "To storm the Capitol, to smash windows, to occupy offices, the floor of the United States Senate... threatening the safety of duly elected officials? It's not a protest, it's insurrection."
EU Condemns "Ässault On US Democracy"
The EU's foreign policy chief condemned as an "assault on US democracy" the storming of the US Congress on Wednesday by thousands of supporters of President Donald Trump.
"In the eyes of the world, American democracy tonight appears under siege," the official, Josep Borrell, tweeted.
"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."
The EU's foreign policy chief condemned as an "assault on US democracy" the storming of the US Congress on Wednesday by thousands of supporters of President Donald Trump.
"In the eyes of the world, American democracy tonight appears under siege," the official, Josep Borrell, tweeted.
"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."
"We Love You": Trump Tells Supporters Who Stormed US Capitol
Trump tells supporters who stormed US Capitol, "We love you", reported news agency AFP.
Trump tells supporters who stormed US Capitol, "We love you", reported news agency AFP.
"Asking For Everyone At US Capitol To Remain Peaceful," Tweets Donald Trump
"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!" tweeted US President Donald Trump.
"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!" tweeted US President Donald Trump.
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
#WATCH | Supporters of outgoing US President Donald Trump hold a demonstration at US Capitol in Washington DC as Congress debates certification of Joe Biden's electoral victory. pic.twitter.com/c7zCgg9Qdu
- ANI (@ANI) January 6, 2021
#WATCH | I call on President Trump to go on national television now to fulfil his oath and defend the Constitution and demand an end to this siege: US President-Elect Joe Biden on US Capitol mob violence pic.twitter.com/CEaChwBsdd
- ANI (@ANI) January 6, 2021
"Go Home": Trump Urges Supporters After US Capitol Storming
President Donald Trump tells supporters to "go home" after storming of US Capitol, reported news agency AFP.
President Donald Trump tells supporters to "go home" after storming of US Capitol, reported news agency AFP.
Boris Johnson Condemns "Disgraceful Scenes" In Washington
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson today condemned the "disgraceful scenes" at the US Congress by Donald Trump supporters and urged a peaceful transition to Democrat Joe Biden's presidency, reported news agency AFP. "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," Johnson said on Twitter.
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson today condemned the "disgraceful scenes" at the US Congress by Donald Trump supporters and urged a peaceful transition to Democrat Joe Biden's presidency, reported news agency AFP. "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," Johnson said on Twitter.
US Capitol Violence "Insurrection", Says President-Elect Joe Biden
President-elect Biden brands US Capitol violence an "insurrection", reported news agency AFP.
President-elect Biden brands US Capitol violence an "insurrection", reported news agency AFP.
"Stop Trampling On Democracy," German Foreign Minister Tells US Protesters
German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas today called on supporters of President Donald Trump to "stop trampling on democracy" after they smashed into the US Congress and shut down legislative sessions, reported news agency AFP. "Trump and his supporters should finally accept the decision of American voters and stop trampling on democracy," he tweeted.
German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas today called on supporters of President Donald Trump to "stop trampling on democracy" after they smashed into the US Congress and shut down legislative sessions, reported news agency AFP. "Trump and his supporters should finally accept the decision of American voters and stop trampling on democracy," he tweeted.
"Violence, Destruction Taking Place At US Capitol Must Stop, Must Stop Now," Tweets Mike Pence
Outgoing Vice President Mike Pence called for violence at the US Capitol to "stop now" after supporters of President Donald Trump stormed the building, reported news agency AFP. Mike Pence had been presiding over a joint session of Congress to certify Democrat Joe Biden's election victory when protesters who had attended a Trump rally nearby swarmed the Capitol. "The violence and destruction taking place at the US Capitol Must Stop and it Must Stop Now," Pence said in a tweet.
Outgoing Vice President Mike Pence called for violence at the US Capitol to "stop now" after supporters of President Donald Trump stormed the building, reported news agency AFP. Mike Pence had been presiding over a joint session of Congress to certify Democrat Joe Biden's election victory when protesters who had attended a Trump rally nearby swarmed the Capitol. "The violence and destruction taking place at the US Capitol Must Stop and it Must Stop Now," Pence said in a tweet.
Biden Denounces "Unprecedented Assault" On US Democracy As Trump Supporters Enter Capitol
"At this hour, our democracy is under unprecedented assault. Unlike anything we've seen in modern times. An assault on citadel of liberty, the Capitol itself. An assault on people's representatives and the Capitol Hill police, sworn to protect them," Says US President-Elect Joe Biden, reported news agency ANI.
"At this hour, our democracy is under unprecedented assault. Unlike anything we've seen in modern times. An assault on citadel of liberty, the Capitol itself. An assault on people's representatives and the Capitol Hill police, sworn to protect them," Says US President-Elect Joe Biden, reported news agency ANI.
US National Guard Activated To Help Quell Election Protests
National Guard troops are being mobilized in Washington and neighboring states after protesters supporting President Donald Trump stormed the US Capitol Wednesday, the White House and Pentagon said, reported news agency AFP. White House spokeswoman Kayleigh McEnany said in a tweet that Trump had directed the callup of National Guard troops "along with other federal protective services" to deal with the unrest.
National Guard troops are being mobilized in Washington and neighboring states after protesters supporting President Donald Trump stormed the US Capitol Wednesday, the White House and Pentagon said, reported news agency AFP. White House spokeswoman Kayleigh McEnany said in a tweet that Trump had directed the callup of National Guard troops "along with other federal protective services" to deal with the unrest.
Biden Urges Trump To Call For End To Capitol "Siege" On TV
Biden urges Trump to go on TV to call for end to Capitol 'siege', reported news agency AFP.
Biden urges Trump to go on TV to call for end to Capitol 'siege', reported news agency AFP.
"Shocking Scenes In Washington," Tweets NATO Chief As Trump Supporters Enter Capitol
"Shocking scenes in Washington, D.C. The outcome of this democratic election must be respected," tweets NATO Chief Jens Stoltenberg.
"Shocking scenes in Washington, D.C. The outcome of this democratic election must be respected," tweets NATO Chief Jens Stoltenberg.
One Shot, Wounded Inside US Capitol
A person was shot and wounded Wednesday inside the US Capitol amid chaotic scenes in Washington as supporters of President Donald Trump stormed the building in anger over his election defeat.
"One shooting victim was transported from the Capitol," a person attached to an emergency response unit told news agency AFP, adding that there were "other injuries" in the chaotic protests and that the situation remained fluid.
A person was shot and wounded Wednesday inside the US Capitol amid chaotic scenes in Washington as supporters of President Donald Trump stormed the building in anger over his election defeat.
"One shooting victim was transported from the Capitol," a person attached to an emergency response unit told news agency AFP, adding that there were "other injuries" in the chaotic protests and that the situation remained fluid.
US lawmakers denounce "coup" as Trump supporters storm Congress
US lawmakers decried an attempted "coup" against the US government Wednesday as supporters of President Donald Trump smashed into the US Congress and shut down legislative sessions.
"A mob storming the US Capitol to overturn an election. A coup in progress," said Representative Val Demings in a tweet.
"This is anarchy. This is an attempted coup. And it's happening in America because of lawless lawmakers," added another congressman, Seth Moulton.
Others also characterizing the assault as a coup attempt blamed Trump for inciting the protesters, who halted the confirmation by Congress of Joe Biden as the winner of the November 3 election.
"The president is inciting domestic terrorism," said Representative Mark Pocan.
US lawmakers decried an attempted "coup" against the US government Wednesday as supporters of President Donald Trump smashed into the US Congress and shut down legislative sessions.
"A mob storming the US Capitol to overturn an election. A coup in progress," said Representative Val Demings in a tweet.
"This is anarchy. This is an attempted coup. And it's happening in America because of lawless lawmakers," added another congressman, Seth Moulton.
Others also characterizing the assault as a coup attempt blamed Trump for inciting the protesters, who halted the confirmation by Congress of Joe Biden as the winner of the November 3 election.
"The president is inciting domestic terrorism," said Representative Mark Pocan.
Trump tells supporters to "stay peaceful"
President Donald Trump called for "peaceful" protests on Wednesday after his supporters stormed the Capitol following a rally during which he urged Congress to reject Democrat Joe Biden's election victory.
"Please support our Capitol Police and Law Enforcement," Trump said on Twitter more than an hour after protesters breached a security cordon.
"They are truly on the side of our Country," Trump said. "Stay peaceful!"
The House of Representatives and Senate went into recess as protesters disrupted a session called to certify the Electoral College votes from the November 3 presidential election.
President Donald Trump called for "peaceful" protests on Wednesday after his supporters stormed the Capitol following a rally during which he urged Congress to reject Democrat Joe Biden's election victory.
"Please support our Capitol Police and Law Enforcement," Trump said on Twitter more than an hour after protesters breached a security cordon.
"They are truly on the side of our Country," Trump said. "Stay peaceful!"
The House of Representatives and Senate went into recess as protesters disrupted a session called to certify the Electoral College votes from the November 3 presidential election.
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