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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.



Under federal law, January 6 is the date Electoral College votes determining the next president are counted in a joint session of Congress. Photo by Ken Cedeno/UPI
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A demonstrator wears an American flag around his head as he joins hundreds gathering and praying in protest. Photo by Ken Cedeno/UPI
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A Trump supporter wears a Trump mask. Photo by Ken Cedeno/UPI
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A Trump supporter prays in protest against the Electoral College vote count. Photo by Ken Cedeno/UPI
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