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Why did the Capitol storm occur? Shortly after noon (local time), the United States Congress met on Capitol Hill in Washington to confirm Joe Biden’s victory in the presidential election. Trump delivered a speech on a stage not far from the White House. He asked his followers to march in front of the Capitol. “We will not allow them to silence their voices,” Trump shouted.
Then the conflict over the November 3 election result, which Trump had been fueling for weeks, completely escalated. Unconditional Trump supporters were dissatisfied with the peaceful protest outside the building. First there were clashes with the Capitol Police. Hundreds of people broke through the barricades and at the same time dispersed on the stairs and around the parliament and displayed Trump flags. The protesters then broke windows and gained access to the historic building.
What happened in the building? The officials drew their weapons and used tear gas against the intruders. The images show politicians covering themselves in fear. The meeting of senators and deputies had to be abruptly interrupted. The elected representatives were brought to safety under the protection of the Capitol Police. Many wore a gas mask to protect against tear gas. Trump supporters occupied the building by force. During the storm, a woman was fatally shot; the background is not yet clear. A Trump supporter said the Capitol was stormed “to hang traitors.” Another Trump supporter came to the Senate podium shouting, “Trump won the election.”
When was the situation controlled? Only after three hours, at 6 pm (local time), was the Capitol secured again. The mayor of the capital, Muriel Bowser, imposed a night curfew starting at 6 in the afternoon due to the violence and called the police forces of the neighboring states to reinforce them. The National Guard mobilized.
How does Trump react to the events? The current president of the United States shows sympathy for his supporters’ violent assault on the Capitol. He wrote on Twitter: “These are things and events that happen.” Later that afternoon he sent a video message to his followers: “I know how you feel, but go home.” Then he praised the protesters: “We love them, they are very special.” Subsequently, his Twitter account was banned for 12 hours. Then Facebook reacted and announced that it would block posts from President Donald Trump’s user account for 24 hours.
How does Biden react? The president-elect addressed his compatriots in a speech and emphasized that “storming the Capitol” was not a protest. He spoke of an “unprecedented attack” on democracy.
The assault on Congress also provoked indignation and confusion among the deputies and senators of all parties. Republican MP Adam Kinziger wrote on Twitter: “This is an attempted coup.” His Democratic colleague Katherine Clark said, “This is an attack on America.”
What do the Republicans say? Trump’s close confidant, Ted Cruz, leads the group of senators who do not want to acknowledge the election results. He also wrote: “Those who storm the Capitol must stop now.” Anyone who practices violence is damaging the cause. Sen. Lindsey Graham, who is usually firmly on Trump’s side, said: “This is a national shame.”
Whats Next? In the afternoon (local time) the congressmen returned to the meeting room. Now it will certify the results of the presidential elections of the states.
