Andrew Harnik / APU.S. Capitol Police with guns drawn stand near a barricaded door as protesters try to break into the House Chamber at the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday in Washington. (Andrew Harnik / AP)
Donald Trump Jr. urged reported pro-Trump demonstrators in Washington to be peaceful as the capital continues to descend into chaos on Wednesday.
While lawmakers inside the building initially worked early Wednesday to vote to certify the electors from the disputed 2020 election, protests outside raged. Videos on social media show clashes with police as some eventually stormed the building.
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Congress was called into recess and Vice President Mike Pence was shuffled out by the Secret Service, according to reports. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has also reportedly been evacuated.
Videos posted online show clashes with police and even rioters roaming the halls of the building.
They are storming the main chamber
My god….
