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Donald Trump supporters breach Capitol, riot over election results (61 images)

Supporters of President Donald Trump gather in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday and Wednesday to protest the results of the 2020 presidential election as Congress meets to certify President-elect Joe Biden's victory. Trump addressed one of the rallies on Wednesday. The crowds later stormed the U.S. Capitol, prompting a lockdown.



The protests spanned the area around the National Mall. Photo by Ken Cedeno/UPI
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The U.S. Park Police said permits for the rally had been approved and amended by organizers to increase the capacity from 5,000 to 30,000 people. Pool Photo by Shawn Thew/UPI
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Trump also condemned Republicans who have not backed his attempts to overturn the election results. Pool Photo by Shawn Thew/UPI
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Trump supporters march toward the U.S. Capitol to protest the Electoral College vote count. Photo by Ken Cedeno/UPI
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