Trump supporters storm U.S. Capitol
Thousands of President Trump’s supporters stormed the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday as lawmakers were beginning to certify the Electoral College results.
Trump loyalists breached security on the steps of the Capitol, then stormed further into the building after they scaled walls and broke windows. It was then placed on lockdown after the infiltration. Debate on the Electoral College results that will certify the election of President-elect Biden and Vice President-elect Harris paused at around 2 p.m.
The Washington Blade was on the east side of the Capitol when police used tear gas in an unsuccessful attempt to stop the protesters from entering the building. This reporter saw at least three people with pro-Trump signs standing in a window.