On January 6, 2021, a mob of President Trump’s supporters attacked the U.S. Capitol, aiming to disrupt the electoral vote certification of the 2020 election. Rioters clashed with police, resulting in injuries to around 140 officers and the death of a protester. Following Trump’s rally where he falsely claimed election fraud, crowds marched to the Capitol, breaching barricades. Despite chaos and looting, the National Guard was deployed, and by evening, the Capitol was cleared. Congress reconvened and confirmed Joe Biden’s victory.
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