UPDATE:
As of approximately 3:30 pm ET, President Trump announced his intention to deploy the National Guard.
At President @realDonaldTrump’s direction, the National Guard is on the way along with other federal protective services.
We reiterate President Trump’s call against violence and to remain peaceful.
— Kayleigh McEnany (@PressSec) January 6, 2021
According to Lindsay Watts of Fox5DC, one person has been shot at the Capitol. President Trump has issued a second call for nonviolence.
BREAKING: DC paramedic source tells me one person shot in Capitol. CPR in progress
— Lindsay Watts (@LindsayAWatts) January 6, 2021
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!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) January 6, 2021
The Defense Department has blocked Washington Mayor Muriel Bowser (D) from deploying the National Guard to deal with the violent riot at the Capitol.
BREAKING: A source tells me The Defense Department has just denied a request by DC officials to deploy the National Guard to the US Capitol.
— Aaron C. Davis (@byaaroncdavis) January 6, 2021
*Original Post*
Full chaos has erupted on Capitol Hill as protestors have stormed the Capitol building. A joint session of Congress to certify the Electoral College results was forced into a recess and Vice President Pence was evacuated as violence erupted. The Capitol is on full lockdown and the surrounding office buildings have been told to shelter in place.
BREAKING: @VP Pence was just quickly escorted out. US Capitol is on lockdown, Senate sources tell me.
— Jennifer Jacobs (@JenniferJJacobs) January 6, 2021
BREAKING: revolution in process as Trump supporters break into the Capitol building, attacking police, breaking windows, and knocking down doors
Full anarchy at this “mostly peaceful” demonstration DC
The people have pushed through & are storming to main chambers pic.twitter.com/NW6VDDNBQw
— ELIJAH SCHAFFER (@ElijahSchaffer) January 6, 2021
Early reports have indicated that gunshots were fired within the Capitol.
Guns drawn in the chamber.
— Matt Fuller (@MEPFuller) January 6, 2021
BREAKING: DC paramedic source tells me one person shot in Capitol. CPR in progress
— Lindsay Watts (@LindsayAWatts) January 6, 2021
President Trump urged protestors to remain peaceful and avoid confrontation with Capitol Police. However, it seems the crowds have shown no signs of slowing down.
Please support our Capitol Police and Law Enforcement. They are truly on the side of our Country. Stay peaceful!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) January 6, 2021
Protestors stormed the Capitol building and outnumbered law enforcement to gain access to the building by ripping down barricades and breaking heavily fortified security glass.
They breached the Capitol pic.twitter.com/tWKxojW2Hr
— Matt Laslo (@MattLaslo) January 6, 2021
Protesters have breached the Capitol. They’re outside the Senate chamber pic.twitter.com/I021tKliUD
— Igor Bobic (@igorbobic) January 6, 2021
The video below shows protestors beating down doors to the Capitol.
Holy shit pic.twitter.com/dofEG2SmqP
— Jim Newell (@jim_newell) January 6, 2021
DC’s Mayor Bowser has implemented a 6 pm emergency curfew for the city.
Today, I'm ordering a citywide curfew for the District of Columbia from 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 6, until 6:00 a.m. on Thursday, January 7. pic.twitter.com/lp6Pt3DcYC
— Mayor Muriel Bowser (@MayorBowser) January 6, 2021
So far the National Guard has not arrived in DC to help tame the crowds and secure the Capitol. Both chambers have been evacuated and representatives will be transported to an unknown alternate location to ensure their safety.
Video from the chamber. pic.twitter.com/UKF7MScHKN
— Matt Fuller (@MEPFuller) January 6, 2021
