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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

Saturday 9 January 2021 at 10:35

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.