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Pro-Trump rioters stormed the US Capitol building in Washington yesterday, disrupting the proceedings as members of Congress were about to certify Joe Biden s win as US president.
There has been international criticism over the events at Capitol Hill, including from New Zealand politicians.
In a statement yesterday, Jacinda Ardern said democracy is the right of people to exercise a vote, have their voices heard and then have that decision upheld peacefully which should never be undone by a mob.
National leader Judith Collins said what was seen in Washington yesterday was a disgraceful attack on democracy. She said the National Party supports the peaceful and orderly transition of power.