Pennsylvania political leaders react to storming of U.S. Capitol building by angry supporters of President Trump
The U.S. Capitol building was placed on lockdown and both chambers evacuated as Trump supporters marched through evacuated public spaces in the building. Author: FOX43 Newsroom Updated: 8:12 PM EST January 6, 2021
Pennsylvania s representatives in Congress and other political figures have issued statements reacting to the storming of the U.S. Capitol by angry supporters of President Donald Trump on Wednesday.
As members of Congress convened to confirm the Electoral College results declaring president-elect Joe Biden the victor, supporters of the president breached the Capitol building, marching through hallways while shouting and waving Trump, American and Confederate flags, forcing a halt to the proceedings as the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives were evacuated.