PHOTOS: Demonstrators get inside U.S. Capitol during joint session
Trump supporters try to break through a police barrier, Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, at the Capitol in Washington. As Congress prepares to affirm President-elect Joe Biden's victory, thousands of people have gathered to show their support for President Donald Trump and his claims of election fraud. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)Julio Cortez/APCopyright 2021 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
Trump supporters try to break through a police barrier, Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, at the Capitol in Washington. As Congress prepares to affirm President-elect Joe Biden's victory, thousands of people have gathered to show their support for President Donald Trump and his claims of election fraud. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)Julio Cortez/APCopyright 2021 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
Trump supporters try to break through a police barrier, Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, at the Capitol in Washington. As Congress prepares to affirm President-elect Joe Biden's victory, thousands of people have gathered to show their support for President Donald Trump and his claims of election fraud. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)Julio Cortez/APCopyright 2021 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
Trump supporters try to break through a police barrier, Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, at the Capitol in Washington. As Congress prepares to affirm President-elect Joe Biden's victory, thousands of people have gathered to show their support for President Donald Trump and his claims of election fraud. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)Julio Cortez/APCopyright 2021 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
Protesters gesture to U.S. Capitol Police in the hallway outside of the Senate chamber at the Capitol in Washington, Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, near the Ohio Clock. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)Manuel Balce Ceneta/APCopyright 2021 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
U.S. Capitol Police try to hold back protesters outside the U.S. Capitol, Wednesday, Jan 6, 2021. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)Andrew Harnik/APCopyright 2021 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
Protesters gather outside the U.S. Capitol, Wednesday, Jan 6, 2021. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)Andrew Harnik/APCopyright 2021 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
Protesters gather outside the U.S. Capitol, Wednesday, Jan 6, 2021. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)Andrew Harnik/APCopyright 2021 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
Trump supporters try to break through a police barrier, Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, at the Capitol in Washington. As Congress prepares to affirm President-elect Joe Biden's victory, thousands of people have gathered to show their support for President Donald Trump and his claims of election fraud. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)Julio Cortez/APCopyright 2021 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
Police stand guard after holding off Trump supporters who tried to break through a police barrier, Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, at the Capitol in Washington. As Congress prepares to affirm President-elect Joe Biden's victory, thousands of people have gathered to show their support for President Donald Trump and his claims of election fraud. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)Julio Cortez/APCopyright 2021 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
U.S. Capitol Police try to hold back protesters outside the east doors to the House side of the U.S. Capitol, Wednesday, Jan 6, 2021. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)Andrew Harnik/APCopyright 2021 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
Trump supporters try to break through a police barrier, Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, at the Capitol in Washington. As Congress prepares to affirm President-elect Joe Biden's victory, thousands of people have gathered to show their support for President Donald Trump and his claims of election fraud. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)Julio Cortez/APCopyright 2021 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
A protestor is shown injured during a confrontation with police during a rally Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, at the Capitol in Washington. As Congress prepares to affirm President-elect Joe Biden's victory, thousands of people have gathered to show their support for President Donald Trump and his claims of election fraud. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)Julio Cortez/APCopyright 2021 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
Trump supporters try to break through a police barrier, Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, at the Capitol in Washington. As Congress prepares to affirm President-elect Joe Biden's victory, thousands of people have gathered to show their support for President Donald Trump and his claims of election fraud. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)Julio Cortez/APCopyright 2021 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
Trump supporters rally Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, at the Capitol in Washington. As Congress prepares to affirm President-elect Joe Biden's victory, thousands of people have gathered to show their support for President Donald Trump and his claims of election fraud. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)Julio Cortez/APCopyright 2021 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
People arrive at the Capitol in Olympia, Wash., Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, before the start of a protest rally against the counting of electoral votes in Washington, DC, affirming President-elect Joe Biden's victory. People supporting President Donald Trump and other supporters began arriving at the Capitol mid-morning for a protest rally Wednesday that was expected to begin at noon. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)Ted S. Warren/APCopyright 2021 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
People hold signs and flags as they stand on the steps of the Temple of Justice at the Capitol in Olympia, Wash., Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, before the start of a protest rally against the counting of electoral votes in Washington, DC, affirming President-elect Joe Biden's victory. People supporting President Donald Trump and other supporters began arriving at the Capitol mid-morning for a protest rally Wednesday that was expected to begin at noon. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)Ted S. Warren/APCopyright 2021 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
People wearing helmets and carrying shields arrive at the Capitol in Olympia, Wash., Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, before the start of a protest rally against the counting of electoral votes in Washington, DC, affirming President-elect Joe Biden's victory. People supporting President Donald Trump and other supporters began arriving at the Capitol mid-morning for a protest rally Wednesday that was expected to begin at noon. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)Ted S. Warren/APCopyright 2021 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
Protesters walk as U.S. Capitol Police officers watch in a hallway near the Senate chamber at the Capitol in Washington, Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, near the Ohio Clock. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)Manuel Balce Ceneta/APCopyright 2021 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
Protesters walk as U.S. Capitol Police officers watch in a hallway near the Senate chamber at the Capitol in Washington, Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, near the Ohio Clock. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)Manuel Balce Ceneta/APCopyright 2021 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
Trump supporters rally Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, at the Capitol in Washington. As Congress prepares to affirm President-elect Joe Biden's victory, thousands of people have gathered to show their support for President Donald Trump and his claims of election fraud. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)Julio Cortez/APCopyright 2021 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
Police hold off Trump supporters who tried to break through a police barrier, Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, at the Capitol in Washington. As Congress prepares to affirm President-elect Joe Biden's victory, thousands of people have gathered to show their support for President Donald Trump and his claims of election fraud. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)Julio Cortez/APCopyright 2021 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
A demonstrator has his eyes flushed with water after confronting police, Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, at the Capitol in Washington. As Congress prepares to affirm President-elect Joe Biden's victory, thousands of people have gathered to show their support for President Donald Trump and his claims of election fraud. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)Julio Cortez/APCopyright 2021 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
A demonstrator has his eyes flushed with water after confronting police, Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, at the Capitol in Washington. As Congress prepares to affirm President-elect Joe Biden's victory, thousands of people have gathered to show their support for President Donald Trump and his claims of election fraud. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)Julio Cortez/APCopyright 2021 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
A man carries a U.S. flag attached to a baseball bat as he waits at the Capitol in Olympia, Wash., Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, before the start of a protest rally against the counting of electoral votes in Washington, DC, affirming President-elect Joe Biden's victory. People supporting President Donald Trump and other supporters began arriving at the Capitol mid-morning for a protest rally Wednesday that was expected to begin at noon. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)Ted S. Warren/APCopyright 2021 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
Police hold off Trump supporters who tried to break through a police barrier, Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, at the Capitol in Washington. As Congress prepares to affirm President-elect Joe Biden's victory, thousands of people have gathered to show their support for President Donald Trump and his claims of election fraud. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)Julio Cortez/APCopyright 2021 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
Trump supporters gather outside the Capitol, Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, in Washington. As Congress prepares to affirm President-elect Joe Biden's victory, thousands of people have gathered to show their support for President Donald Trump and his claims of election fraud. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)John Minchillo/APCopyright 2021 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
People shelter in the House gallery as protesters try to break into the House Chamber at the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)Andrew Harnik/APCopyright 2021 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
People shelter in the House gallery as protesters try to break into the House Chamber at the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)Andrew Harnik/APCopyright 2021 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
A demonstrator talks to police over a barrier, Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, at the Capitol in Washington. As Congress prepares to affirm President-elect Joe Biden's victory, thousands of people have gathered to show their support for President Donald Trump and his claims of election fraud. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)John Minchillo/APCopyright 2021 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
U.S. Capitol Police with guns drawn stand near a barricaded door as protesters try to break into the House Chamber at the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)Andrew Harnik/APCopyright 2021 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
U.S. Capitol Police with guns drawn stand near a barricaded door as protesters try to break into the House Chamber at the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)Andrew Harnik/APCopyright 2021 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
Police keep a watch on demonstrators who tried to break through a police barrier, Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, at the Capitol in Washington. As Congress prepares to affirm President-elect Joe Biden's victory, thousands of people have gathered to show their support for President Donald Trump and his claims of election fraud. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)Julio Cortez/APCopyright 2021 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
Police keep a watch on demonstrators who tried to break through a police barrier, Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, at the Capitol in Washington. As Congress prepares to affirm President-elect Joe Biden's victory, thousands of people have gathered to show their support for President Donald Trump and his claims of election fraud. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)Julio Cortez/APCopyright 2021 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
Papers and gas masks are left behind after House of Representatives members left the floor of the House chamber as protesters try to break into the chamber at the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)J. Scott Applewhite/APCopyright 2021 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
Police with guns drawn watch as protesters try to break into the House Chamber at the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)J. Scott Applewhite/APCopyright 2021 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
A protestor is shown injured during a confrontation with police during a rally Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, at the Capitol in Washington. As Congress prepares to affirm President-elect Joe Biden's victory, thousands of people have gathered to show their support for President Donald Trump and his claims of election fraud.(AP Photo/John Minchillo)John Minchillo/APCopyright 2021 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
People shelter in the House gallery as protesters try to break into the House Chamber at the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)Andrew Harnik/APCopyright 2021 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
Papers and other materials litter the chamber after House were evacuated as protesters try to break into the House Chamber at the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)Andrew Harnik/APCopyright 2021 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
Trump supporters try to break through a police barrier, Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, at the Capitol in Washington. As Congress prepares to affirm President-elect Joe Biden's victory, thousands of people have gathered to show their support for President Donald Trump and his claims of election fraud.(AP Photo/John Minchillo)John Minchillo/APCopyright 2021 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
Trump supporters try to break through a police barrier, Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, at the Capitol in Washington. As Congress prepares to affirm President-elect Joe Biden's victory, thousands of people have gathered to show their support for President Donald Trump and his claims of election fraud.(AP Photo/John Minchillo)John Minchillo/APCopyright 2021 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
Police keep a watch on demonstrators who tried to break through a police barrier, Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, at the Capitol in Washington. As Congress prepares to affirm President-elect Joe Biden's victory, thousands of people have gathered to show their support for President Donald Trump and his claims of election fraud.(AP Photo/John Minchillo)John Minchillo/APCopyright 2021 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
People shelter in the House gallery as protesters try to break into the House Chamber at the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)Andrew Harnik/APCopyright 2021 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
Trump supporters try to break through a police barrier, Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, at the Capitol in Washington. As Congress prepares to affirm President-elect Joe Biden's victory, thousands of people have gathered to show their support for President Donald Trump and his claims of election fraud.(AP Photo/John Minchillo)John Minchillo/APCopyright 2021 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
Trump supporters gather outside the Capitol, Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, in Washington. As Congress prepares to affirm President-elect Joe Biden's victory, thousands of people have gathered to show their support for President Donald Trump and his claims of election fraud. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)John Minchillo/APCopyright 2021 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
A woman is helped up by police during a rally Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, at the Capitol in Washington. As Congress prepares to affirm President-elect Joe Biden's victory, thousands of people have gathered to show their support for President Donald Trump and his claims of election fraud.(AP Photo/John Minchillo)(AP Photo/John Minchillo)John Minchillo/APCopyright 2021 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
U.S. Capitol Police hold protesters at gun-point near the House Chamber inside the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)Andrew Harnik/APCopyright 2021 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
A police officer has eyes flushed with water after a confrontation with demonstrators, Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, at the Capitol in Washington. As Congress prepares to affirm President-elect Joe Biden's victory, thousands of people have gathered to show their support for President Donald Trump and his claims of election fraud.(AP Photo/John Minchillo)John Minchillo/APCopyright 2021 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
Trump supporters gather outside the Capitol, Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, in Washington. As Congress prepares to affirm President-elect Joe Biden's victory, thousands of people have gathered to show their support for President Donald Trump and his claims of election fraud. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)Manuel Balce Ceneta/APCopyright 2021 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
Police in riot gear walk out of the Capitol, Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, in Washington. As Congress prepares to affirm President-elect Joe Biden's victory, thousands of people have gathered to show their support for President Donald Trump and his claims of election fraud. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)Manuel Balce Ceneta/APCopyright 2021 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
Trump supporters gather outside the Capitol, Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, in Washington. As Congress prepares to affirm President-elect Joe Biden's victory, thousands of people have gathered to show their support for President Donald Trump and his claims of election fraud. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)John Minchillo/APCopyright 2021 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
Trump supporters gather outside the Capitol, Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, in Washington. As Congress prepares to affirm President-elect Joe Biden's victory, thousands of people have gathered to show their support for President Donald Trump and his claims of election fraud. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)Jose Luis Magana/APCopyright 2021 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
Supporters of President Donald Trump climb the West wall of the the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)Jose Luis Magana/APCopyright 2021 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
Supporters of President Donald Trump climb the west wall of the the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)Jose Luis Magana/APCopyright 2021 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
The House Chamber is empty after a hasty evacuation as protesters tried to break into the chamber at the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)J. Scott Applewhite/APCopyright 2021 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
Lawmakers prepare to evacuate the the House gallery as protesters try to break into the House Chamber at the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)J. Scott Applewhite/APCopyright 2021 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
People shelter in the House gallery as protesters try to break into the House Chamber at the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)Andrew Harnik/APCopyright 2021 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
A person on a stretcher is placed in an ambulance outside the U.S. Capitol, Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)Jacquelyn Martin/APCopyright 2021 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
A person on a stretcher is placed in an ambulance outside the U.S. Capitol, Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)Jacquelyn Martin/APCopyright 2021 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
With the U.S. Capitol in the background, lights from police vehicles illuminate Pennsylvania Avenue in Washington, Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)Carolyn Kaster/APCopyright 2021 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.