The breach of the U.S. Capitol carried out by a mob of President Trump
Washington continues to grapple with the fallout of the Capitol breach, which occurred as Congress was in the process of certifying President-elect Joe Biden
Trump on Wednesday gave a speech at a rally of his supporters on the National Mall in which he encouraged his supporters to march to the Capitol and demand that Congress only count the electors who were lawfully slated.
Following his remarks, a mob of his supporters breached security at the Capitol and made their way toward both chambers of Congress, forcing media, lawmakers and Capitol staff to evacuate.