Acting Department of Homeland Security Secretary Chad Wolf spoke out amid the violence and chaos descending upon the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday, declaring that the “violent opportunists” breaching the Capitol “must be held accountable.”
“Violence in any form is unacceptable. NO one has the right to attack ANY federal institution regardless of motivation,” Wolf said Wednesday afternoon as protesters descended on the U.S Capitol, triggering a lockdown of the complex and the use of tear gas in the Rotunda. Guns have also been drawn on the House floor:
U.S. Capitol Police with guns drawn stand near a barricaded door as protesters try to break into the House Chamber
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A shooting victim has also been transported from the U.S. Capitol, according to reports.
“Violent opportunists at the US Capitol grounds must be held accountable. We have a proud history of resolving
