Published 17:25 IST, January 8th 2021
Trump supporters surprised at Capitol security
Supporters of US President Donald Trump said they were glad the Capitol siege happened and that authorities knew they were coming and didn't protect the building accordingly.
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Supporters of US President Donald Trump said they were glad the Capitol siege happened and that authorities knew they were coming and didn't protect the building accordingly.
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Protesters were urged by Trump during a rally near the White House earlier Wednesday to head to Capitol Hill, where lawmakers were scheduled to confirm Joe Biden’s presidential victory.
The mob swiftly broke through police barriers, smashed windows and paraded through the halls, sending lawmakers into hiding.
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The rampage that has shocked the world and left the country on edge forced the resignations of three top Capitol security officials over the failure to stop the breach.
It led lawmakers to demand a review of operations and an FBI briefing over what they called a “terrorist attack.”
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And it is prompting a broader reckoning over Trump’s tenure in office and what comes next for a torn nation.
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17:25 IST, January 8th 2021