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A dark moment for America: The unbelievable drama that unfolded when rioters stormed the Capitol

The scenes inside and outside Capitol will be etched in the minds of millions that watched around the world

Trump supporters near the US Capitol, on 6 January 06 in Washington, DC. The protesters stormed the historic building, breaking windows and clashing with police
Trump supporters near the US Capitol, on 6 January 06 in Washington, DC. The protesters stormed the historic building, breaking windows and clashing with police Photo: Getty Images

The ongoing tension surrounding the US presidential elections reached a boiling point this week after pro-Trump protestors stormed the Capitol, wrongly claiming that the election of Democrat President-elect Joe Biden was “stolen”.

The scenes inside and outside Capitol will be etched in the minds of many watching around the world: On 6 January, a mob of mostly white men, broke into the building, egged on by outgoing President Donald Trump after attending a rally.

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