Protesters swarm the Capitol building and force a lockdown, halting debate in House and Senate, Chants of ‘We Want Trump’ echoed through the hallways as press and lawmakers were taken to an undisclosed location.
House speaker Nancy Pelosi and senate democratic leader Chuck Schumer in a joint statement, called on Trump to demand that all protestors leave the U.S. Capitol.
“@SenSchumer and I are calling on President Trump to demand that all protestors leave the U.S. Capitol and Capitol grounds immediately.” Pelosi said in a tweet.
.@SenSchumer and I are calling on President Trump to demand that all protestors leave the U.S. Capitol and Capitol grounds immediately. pic.twitter.com/z6D8qb6bpe
— Nancy Pelosi (@SpeakerPelosi) January 6, 2021
President Trump has reportedly directed the National Guard, as well as “other federal protective services” to the Capitol Building during the breach.
I am asking for everyone at the U.S. Capitol to remain peaceful. No violence! Remember, WE are the Party of Law & Order – respect the Law and our great men and women in Blue. Thank you!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) January 6, 2021
I call on President Trump to go on national television now to fulfill his oath and defend the Constitution by demanding an end to this siege.
— Joe Biden (@JoeBiden) January 6, 2021