The US Congress met today to certify the results of November’s presidential election. But the proceedings were interrupted when Trump supporters, falsely claiming that he won the election, stormed the building, and eventually the House chamber. Congress and vice president Mike Pence, who was overseeing the proceedings, were quickly evacuated. One person has reportedly been shot. This is a developing story.
Earlier today, Donald Trump held a rally to contest the election results.Image: REUTERS/Jim Bourg
A pro-Trump protestor.Image: Katopodis/Getty Images
Trump supporters on the steps of the Capitol.Image: Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images
A policeman shoots pepper spray at a Trump supporter inside the Capitol.Image: Reuters/Kevin Dietsch
Trump supporters set off a fire extinguisher in the Capitol.Image: REUTERS/Mike Theiler
A member of the DC metropolitan police holds a towel over his mouth.Image: REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst
Trump supporters wield a Confederate flag in the US Capitol.Image: Reuters/Mike Theiler
Trump supporters inside the Capitol.Image: SAUL LOEB/AFP via Getty Images
A pro-Trump flag inside the Capitol.Image: Win McNamee/Getty Images
Congress was evacuated.
Capitol police officers point their guns at a door in the House chamber that was vandalized by Trump supporters.Image: Drew Angerer/Getty Images
📬 Sign up for the Daily Brief
Our free, fast, and fun briefing on the global economy, delivered every weekday morning.
