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 y were glad Capitol siege happened and that authorities knew y were coming and didn't protect building accordingly.
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Protesters were urged by Trump during a rally near White House earlier Wednesday to head to Capitol Hill, where lawmakers were scheduled to confirm Joe Biden’s presidential victory.
mob swiftly broke through police barriers, smashed windows and paraded through halls, sending lawmakers into hiding.
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ramp that has shocked world and left country on edge forced resignations of three top Capitol security officials over failure to stop breach.
It led lawmakers to demand a review of operations and an FBI briefing over what y 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