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“We’re in! Keep it moving, baby!” he said in a packed doorway amid Trump followers holding flags and complaining of being pepper sprayed.
Once inside, Evans could be seen on video milling around the Capitol Rotunda, where historical paintings depict the republic’s founding, and yelled “no vandalizing.” He could be heard chanting Trump’s name.
The speaker of the state House of Delegates, Roger Hanshaw, said Evans will need to answer to his constituents and colleagues regarding his involvement in what has occurred Wednesday.
Thousands of pro-Trump rioters on Wednesday stormed the US Capitol, interrupting a joint session of Congress where lawmakers were set to certify President-elect Joe Bidens win.
Read more about US lawmakers seek immediate removal of Trump as supporters attack Capitol on Business Standard. Several US lawmakers have demanded immediate removal of President Trump from office, alleging that he incited his supporters who stormed the Capitol in an unprecedented incident that dented democracy
Rep. Kind calls out protesters, Derek Van Orden Following Unrest in Washington By Mike Leischner
Jan 6, 2021 5:36 PM
WASHINGTON, DC (WSAU) Wisconsin’s 3rd Congressional District Representative was less than complimentary of those protesting the count of the Electoral College on Wednesday, which led to clashes with police and a lockdown of the US Capitol building.
“It’s a disappointment when today should be a day of celebration,” said Kind. “Celebration of the time-honored tradition of the peaceful transfer of power that makes our nation exceptional in the eyes of the world. Unfortunately, that has pulled up short today.”
Kind minced no words as to who’s to blame for Wednesday’s violence, quickly directing blame at President Trump. “A day before these demonstrations were supposed to take place [the President] was encouraging this type of activity- claiming it was going to be quote ‘wild.’