National Guard troops are getting mobilized in Washington and neighboring states immediately after protesters supporting President Donald Trump stormed the US Capitol Wednesday, the White House and Pentagon mentioned, reported news agency AFP.
President Donald Trump known as for “peaceful” protests on Wednesday immediately after his supporters entered the Capitol following a rally through which he urged Congress to reject Democrat Joe Biden’s election victory, reported news agency AFP.
“Please support our Capitol Police and Law Enforcement,” Trump mentioned on Twitter more than an hour immediately after protesters breached a safety cordon.
“They are truly on the side of our Country,” Trump mentioned. “Stay peaceful!”
The House of Representatives and Senate went into recess as protesters disrupted a session known as to certify the Electoral College votes from the November 3 presidential election.
Here are the LIVE updates:
“We Love You”: Trump Tells Supporters Who Stormed US Capitol
Trump tells supporters who stormed US Capitol, “We love you”, reported news agency AFP.
“I am asking for everyone at the U.S. Capitol to remain peaceful. No violence! Remember, WE are the Party of Law & Order – respect the Law and our great men and women in Blue. Thank you!” tweeted US President Donald Trump.
I am asking for everybody at the U.S. Capitol to stay peaceful. No violence! Remember, WE are the Party of Law & Order – respect the Law and our excellent guys and ladies in Blue. Thank you!
– Donald J. Trump (@trueDonaldTrump) January 6, 2021
#WATCH | I get in touch with on President Trump to go on national tv now to fulfil his oath and defend the Constitution and demand an finish to this siege: US President-Elect Joe Biden on US Capitol mob violence pic.twitter.com/CEaChwBsdd
– ANI (@ANI) January 6, 2021
“Go Home”: Trump Urges Supporters After US Capitol Storming
President Donald Trump tells supporters to “go home” immediately after storming of US Capitol, reported news agency AFP.
Boris Johnson Condemns “Disgraceful Scenes” In Washington
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson today condemned the “disgraceful scenes” at the US Congress by Donald Trump supporters and urged a peaceful transition to Democrat Joe Biden’s presidency, reported news agency AFP. “Disgraceful scenes in U.S. Congress. The United States stands for democracy around the world and it is now vital that there should be a peaceful and orderly transfer of power,” Johnson mentioned on Twitter.
US Capitol Violence “Insurrection”, Says President-Elect Joe Biden
President-elect Biden brands US Capitol violence an “insurrection”, reported news agency AFP.
“Stop Trampling On Democracy,” German Foreign Minister Tells US Protesters
German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas today known as on supporters of President Donald Trump to “stop trampling on democracy” immediately after they smashed into the US Congress and shut down legislative sessions, reported news agency AFP. “Trump and his supporters should finally accept the decision of American voters and stop trampling on democracy,” he tweeted.
“Violence, Destruction Taking Place At US Capitol Must Stop, Must Stop Now,” Tweets Mike Pence
Outgoing Vice President Mike Pence known as for violence at the US Capitol to “stop now” immediately after supporters of President Donald Trump stormed the constructing, reported news agency AFP. Mike Pence had been presiding more than a joint session of Congress to certify Democrat Joe Biden’s election victory when protesters who had attended a Trump rally nearby swarmed the Capitol. “The violence and destruction taking place at the US Capitol Must Stop and it Must Stop Now,” Pence mentioned in a tweet.
Biden Denounces “Unprecedented Assault” On US Democracy As Trump Supporters Enter Capitol
“At this hour, our democracy is under unprecedented assault. Unlike anything we’ve seen in modern times. An assault on citadel of liberty, the Capitol itself. An assault on people’s representatives and the Capitol Hill police, sworn to protect them,” Says US President-Elect Joe Biden, reported news agency ANI.
National Guard troops are getting mobilized in Washington and neighboring states immediately after protesters supporting President Donald Trump stormed the US Capitol Wednesday, the White House and Pentagon mentioned, reported news agency AFP. White House spokeswoman Kayleigh McEnany mentioned in a tweet that Trump had directed the callup of National Guard troops “along with other federal protective services” to deal with the unrest.
Biden Urges Trump To Call For End To Capitol “Siege” On Television
Biden urges Trump to go on Television to get in touch with for finish to Capitol ‘siege’, reported news agency AFP.
“Shocking scenes in Washington, D.C. The outcome of this democratic election must be respected,” tweets NATO Chief Jens Stoltenberg.
A individual was shot and wounded Wednesday inside the US Capitol amid chaotic scenes in Washington as supporters of President Donald Trump stormed the constructing in anger more than his election defeat.
“One shooting victim was transported from the Capitol,” a individual attached to an emergency response unit told news agency AFP, adding that there have been “other injuries” in the chaotic protests and that the circumstance remained fluid.
US lawmakers decried an attempted “coup” against the US government Wednesday as supporters of President Donald Trump smashed into the US Congress and shut down legislative sessions.
“A mob storming the US Capitol to overturn an election. A coup in progress,” mentioned Representative Val Demings in a tweet.
“This is anarchy. This is an attempted coup. And it’s happening in America because of lawless lawmakers,” added one more congressman, Seth Moulton.
Others also characterizing the assault as a coup try blamed Trump for inciting the protesters, who halted the confirmation by Congress of Joe Biden as the winner of the November 3 election.
“The president is inciting domestic terrorism,” mentioned Representative Mark Pocan.
President Donald Trump known as for “peaceful” protests on Wednesday immediately after his supporters stormed the Capitol following a rally through which he urged Congress to reject Democrat Joe Biden’s election victory.
“Please support our Capitol Police and Law Enforcement,” Trump mentioned on Twitter more than an hour immediately after protesters breached a safety cordon.
“They are truly on the side of our Country,” Trump mentioned. “Stay peaceful!”
The House of Representatives and Senate went into recess as protesters disrupted a session known as to certify the Electoral College votes from the November 3 presidential election.