The Attack
Protesters holding a sign that says, "The Storm is here. Trump won" during the protest outside the Capitol Hill. Source: BBC
Image of a protestor making what looks like the Nazi salute during the assault on Capitol Hill. Source: BBC
Image of a sign stating "Fight for Freedom" during Save America Rally's attendees march towards the Capitol. Source: BBC
Image of a protestor brandishing a cross during the march on Capitol Hill. Source: BBC
Protestors carrying American flags during the march on Capitol Hill. Source: INSIDE
Image of a protestor trying to bat away a photographer's camera during the march on Capitol Hill. Source: INSIDE
Image of a Trump protestor shouting slogans during the march on Capitol Hill. Source: INSIDE
Image of a Trump supporter saying, "I love you all for having the balls to come here." Source: INSIDE
Image of a Trump supporter during the March on Capitol Hill. Source: INSIDE
Image of a Trump supporter proclaiming, "This is America, and we're all here to fight for our freedom." Source: INSIDE
Image of a Trump supporter shouting, "It is not their America, it is our America." Source: INSIDE
Image of a Trump supporter saying, "We can take that place", while pointing to the Capitol. Source: INSIDE
Image of a Trump supporter saying, "And we're going to the Capitol", during the march on the Capitol. Source: INSIDE
Image of a Trump supporter shouting, "Traitors!", during the march on the Capitol. Source: INSIDE
Image of a Trump supporter saying, "All these politicians, they work for us! We pay their salaries, and we pay our taxes", during the march on the Capitol. Source: INSIDE
Image of a Trump supporter saying, "And what do we get? Nothing!", during the march on the Capitol. Source: INSIDE
Image of a Trump supporter saying, "They don't represent us. They need to pay the ultimate price for their crimes", during the march on the Capitol. Source: INSIDE
Image of a Trump supporter saying, "An example needs to be made!", during the march on the Capitol. Source: INSIDE
Image of a Trump supporter shouting, "If you're scared of a confrontation, do not move forward", during the march on the Capitol. Source: INSIDE
Image of a Trump supporter shouting, "This is our chance to show them how fucking serious we are", during the march on the Capitol. Source: INSIDE
Image of a Trump supporter shouting, "Get the fuck in there! Let's get them!", during the march on the Capitol. Source: INSIDE
Image of Trump supporters shouting, "Patriots, move forwardl", during the march on the Capitol. Source: INSIDE
Image of a Trump supporter, or rioter as CNN put it, telling CNN, "Unquestionable our votes were stolen" during the march on Capitol Hill. Source: CNN
Image of Trump supporters gathered on the steps of the Capitol prior to the attack. Source: INSIDE
MAGA vs police, proclaims a post on TikTok as Trump supporters turn rioters. Source: TikTok
Image of Trump protestors gathered outside the Capitol. Source: CNN
Trump supporters clash with the police prior to breaching the Capitol. Source: TikTok
Image of a Trump supporter shouting, "Every single bastard in there is a traitor", during the march on the Capitol. Source: INSIDE
Image of of a Trump supporter pointing at the Capitol after having climbed the structure being erected for the inauguration. Source: CNN
Image of riots with lit flares during the march on Capitol Hill. Source: CNN
Image of a disguised couple one of whom seems to be dressed like a gorilla during the march on Capitol Hill. Source: CNN
Image of a rioter prompting other rioters to come towards the Capitol building during the march on Capitol. Source: INSIDE
Image of a Trump support shouting, "Bust the fucking doors down" during the start of the assault on the Capitol. Source: INSIDE
Image of Trump supporters carrying U.S. flags running towards the Capitol building. Source: Freedomnews.tv
Image of the rioters breaking through the police barricades outside the Capitol building. Source: Jimmy Kimmel Live
Image of rioters chanting slogans outside the Capitol building after having breached the police barricades. Source: Jimmy Kimmel Live
Image of rioters with raised hands and a cross as they approach the Capitol steps. Source: Freedomnews.tv
Image of a tweet from AP showing Trump supporters breaking through the police barrier. Source: Twitter
CBS News post on TikTok with the news that "Supporters of President Trump stormed the U.S. Capitol in Washington D.C."
Image of the rioters fighting the police prior to breaching the Capitol building. Source: Unkown
Image of Trump supporters storming up the Capitol building's steps. Source: BBC
Image of a rioter climbing the walls of the Capitol. Source: BBC
Image of a rioter climbing the walls of the Capitol. Source: BBC
Image of rioters at the Capitol with a BBC news flash, "and police were unable to stop the mob from entering." Source: BBC
Image of rioters breaking a window of the Capitol building. Source: BBC
Image of a rioter breaking a window of the Capitol building. Source: BBC
Image of a rushing toward the entrance of the Capitol. Source: Freedomnews.tv
Image of Trump supporter as he is about to break into the Capitol. Source: Jimmy Kimmel Live
Image of a CBS replay of Derrick Evans' video showing celebrating rioters inside the Capitol and shouting, "We're in! We're in! Derrick Evans is in the Capitol." Source: CBS
Manu Raju from CNN's tweet, "The Capitol is on lockdown amid a tense situation with demonstrations outside the building, according to Capitol cops. @tedbarrettcnn tried to leave the building and couldn't because cops said the building is on lockdown. People are being ordered to say inside"
Social media post from a GOP official, "The war has begun! Citizens take arms! FREEDOM SHALL PREAIL!!! WE MUST DEFEND OUR CONSTITUTION TO THE DEATH!". Source: ABC 7
Social media post from a GOP official, "Drumroll please..... Civil War or No Civil War?" Source: ABC 7
Image of a tweet from Manu Raju of CNN, "Capitol Police instructs people to evacuate House Cannon building. No reason was given". Tweet was posted at the time when the Capitol was breached.
Image of the coverage from BBC with the caption, "Protestors are in the building." The image shows this news being delivered to the people in Congress. Source: BBC
Image of the coverage from BBC with the caption, "Congress suspended its debate...", as the rioters breached the building forcing Congress to go into hiding. Source: BBC
Image of the tweet from Kayleigh McEnany, the White House's Press Secretary stating, "We are the party of law and order and we must ALWAYS support our police officers. They are HEROES and embody the best of American. (three American flag emojis)"
Image of a a warning sign warning of a police officer being crushed by the rioters during their assault on the Capitol building. Source: Unknown
First of five images of a police officer being crushed at the doorway of the Capitol building by rioters during their assault. The officer was subsequently identified and thankfully made a full recovery. Source: CNN
Second of five images of a police officer being crushed at the doorway of the Capitol building by rioters during their assault. The officer was subsequently identified and thankfully made a full recovery. Source: CNN
Third of five images of a police officer being crushed at the doorway of the Capitol building by rioters during their assault. The officer was subsequently identified and thankfully made a full recovery. Source: CNN
Fourth of five images of a police officer being crushed at the doorway of the Capitol building by rioters during their assault. The officer was subsequently identified and thankfully made a full recovery. Source: Politico
Last of five images of a police officer being crushed at the doorway of the Capitol building by rioters during their assault. The officer was subsequently identified and thankfully made a full recovery. Source: Politico
Image of a screaming rioter bursting into the Capitol building. Source: Politico
Image of a tweet from President Trump on January 6, 2021, "These are the things and events that happen when a sacred landslide election victory is so unceremoniously & viciously stripped away from great patriots who have been badly & unfairly treated for so long. Go home with love & in peace. Remember this day forever".
Image of a Capitol police officer saying to the rioters, "No, you can't come in. Nobody can come in". Source: INSIDER
Image of rioters just walking into the Capitol building with the police officers looking on. Source: INSIDER
Image of a screaming Trump supporter and rioters bursting through the door of the Capitol building. Source: Politico
Image of a rioter stumbling through the door as he is pushed by other rioters during the assault on Capitol Hill. Source: Politico
Image of screaming rioters within the Capitol building. Source: Jimmy Kimmel Live
Image of a Trump rioter carrying a flag inside the Capitol building. Source: Jimmy Kimmel Live
First of three highly stylized images of a very well known sequence where a rioter chases a police office up the stair inside the Capitol building. Source: BBC
Second of three highly stylized images of a very well known sequence where a rioter chases a police office up the stair inside the Capitol building. Source: BBC
Last of three highly stylized images of a very well known sequence where a rioter chases a police office up the stair inside the Capitol building. Source: BBC
Image of Trump rioters sitting around a table inside the Capitol building.
Image of two Trump rioters talking on the phone during the assault on Capitol Hill. Source: Jimmy Kimmel Live
Long-exposure image of Trump rioters walking inside the Capitol building. Source: CNN
A highly stylized image of Trump rioters waving flags inside the Capitol building. Source: INSIDER
Stylized image of Trump rioters making phone videos inside the Capitol. Source: INSIDER
Long-exposure image of Trump rioters within the Capitol building, waving flags and taking pictures. Source: BBC
A very well known image of a Trump rioter who is posing with a statue of Gerald Ford within the Capitol building that had been desecrated with a Trump flag and a MAGA hat. Source: INSIDER
First of two image of a Trump rioter wearing a "Don't tread on me" mask to whom a reporter asks, "What's your plan?" and he answers, "I have no idea". Source: INSIDER
Second of two image of a Trump rioter wearing a "Don't tread on me" mask to whom a reporter asks, "What's your plan?" and he answers, "I have no idea. We got all day. Tonight, tomorrow." Source: INSIDER
Image of Capitol police pointing a gun during a standoff at the door of the House floor. Source: CNN
Close up of an image of Capitol police pointing a gun during a standoff at the door of the House floor. Source: Instagram
Image of a Trump supporter giving the finger to the CNN's cameraperson or reporter. Source: CNN
Image a representative laying on the House floor and being comforted by another member. Source: CNN
Image of Trump rioters walking around inside the Senate floor. Source: BBC
Image of a Trump rioters dangling from the balcony inside the Capitol building. Source: BBC
Image of a Trump rioters sitting on the Speaker's chair in the Senate. Source: CNN
Image of a Trump rioter carrying the confederate flag inside the Capitol building. Source: BBC
Image of Trump rioters carrying part of a sign from Speaker Nancy Pelosi's office. Source: CNN
First of three images of a TikTok post asking, "Where is the tear gas?"
Second of three images of a TikTok post asking, "Where are the rubber bullets???"
Last of three images of a TikTok post asking, "Where is it?? I don't see it???"
Image of some kind of smoke or gas being released inside the Capitol building. Source: Steven Nelson
Image of a Trump rioter's hand as he or she holds up a phone to film either smoke or some kind of gas being released during the Capitol Hill breach. Source: Feedomnews.tv
Image of Capitol police sharpshooters walking on the roof of the Capitol building. Source: CNN
Image of a Vox webpage with the headline, "Republican senator: White House aides say Trump was 'delighted' as Capitol was stormed". Source: MSNBC
Image of a TikTok post saying, "F*cking unbelievable." on seeing the Capitol Hill assault and the relative inaction by the police force.
Image of a New York Time's Instagram post showing Trump rioters, including the "Qanon Shaman" posing for pictures inside the Capitol building.
Image of a tweet from President Trump, "Please support our Capitol Police and Law Enforcement. They are truly on the side of our Country. Stay peaceful!"
Image of a Trump rioters, later identified as a the self-declared "QAnon Shaman", screaming inside the Capitol building. Source: Instagram
Image of Trump supporters running inside the Capitol hall carrying Trump flags. Source: Instagram
Image of Trump rioters inside the Capitol building with one siting on a couch dressed up in skins as another goes by carrying the confederate flag. Source: Instagram
Image of papers and other office stuff scattered on the floor during the riot. Source: Instagram
Image of an upturned desk inside the Capitol building. Source: Instagram
Image of a manila envelop with the words "We will not back down" scribbled on the cover by a Trump rioter when they breached speaker Nancy Pelosi's office at the Capitol. Source: Instagram
Well-known image of a Trump rioter sitting at speaker Nancy Pelosi's desk with his leg up while posing for a picture. Source: Instagram
Image of a vandalized statue that is covered with plastic inside the Capitol building. Source: Instagram
Image of the vandalized statue of President Zachary Taylor with red paint on the face. Source: Instagram
Image of the webpage of The Daily News newspaper with the headline, "Pro-Trump rioters smeared poop in the U.S. Capitol hallways during belligerent attack"
Stylized, long-exposure image of Trump rioters on the steps of the Capitol building. Source: CNN
Image of Trump rioters with the U.S. and Trump flags on the Capitol's steps. Source: CNN
First of three images of triumphant Trump rioters exiting the Capitol building. Source: BBC
Second of three images of triumphant Trump rioters exiting the Capitol building. Source: BBC
Last of three images of triumphant Trump rioters exiting the Capitol building. Source: BBC
Image of Trump rioter showing a reporter the letter he stole from speaker Nancy Pelosi's office. Source: Jimmy Kimmel Live
Image of Trump rioters as from a window of the Capitol. Source: Sarah Fortinsky
Image of a crowd of Trump rioters assembled all over the Capitol grounds and steps. Source: CNN
Close-up image of a Trump rioters wearing a Trump facemark during the attack on the Capitol. Source: INSIDER
Image of a tweet from President Trump, "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!" Source: BBC
First of four stylized images of journalists being attacked and their equipment destroyed by Trump rioters outside the Capitol building. Source: BBC
Second of four stylized images of journalists being attacked and their equipment destroyed by Trump rioters outside the Capitol building. Source: BBC
Third of four stylized images of journalists being attacked and their equipment destroyed by Trump rioters outside the Capitol building. Source: BBC
Last of four stylized images of journalists being attacked and their equipment destroyed by Trump rioters outside the Capitol building. Source: BBC
Image of Trump rioters during the assault of the Capitol with a sign "Jesus Saves" being held up by a rioter. Source: CNN
Image of a tweet from Kate Bennett asking Ivanka Trump to clarify her tweet in support of the Capitol Hill rioters.
Image of baton-wielding police officers in riot gear outside the Capitol. Source: BBC
Image of a Instagram story with the words, "Nero has started his fire" referring to President Trumps incitement and support of the assault on Capitol Hill. Source: Instagram
Image of the front-page of the New York Time with the headline, "Trump Incites Mob. Rampage in Capitol Forces Evacuations; 'It's Part of his Legacy', A Republican Says". Source: New York Times website
Image of a police car rushing toward the Capitol to provide support. Source: CNN
Image of Trump rioters rushing up the stairs of the Capitol. Source: CNN
Image of a TikTok post by a person inside the mob with the words, "DC is out of control. We are leaving. Videos will be uploaded when we reach safety"
Image of people covering their mouths as tear gas is launched. Source: Unknown
Image of a Trump rioter with his eyes closed, making a statement about the tear gas being used. Source: INSIDER
Image of a Trump rioter making a statement about the the gas and other chemical agents being used during the riots. Source: INSIDER
Image of a TikTok post saying "I think it was tear gas" about the use of tear gas during the Capitol riot.
First of ten images from a TikTok post about a woman who recounts her experience of being maced to a reporter. In this image the reporter asks, "What happened to you?"
Second of ten images from a TikTok post about a woman who recounts her experience of being tear gassed to a reporter. In this image the she says, "I got maced"
Third of ten images from a TikTok post about a woman who recounts her experience of being tear gassed to a reporter. In this image the reporter repeats, "You got maced?"
Fourth of ten images from a TikTok post about a woman who recounts her experience of being tear gassed to a reporter. In this image the a man answers, "By the police."
Fifth of ten images from a TikTok post about a woman who recounts her experience of being tear gassed to a reporter. In this image the reporter asks, "And what happened, you were trying to go inside the Capitol?"
Sixth of ten images from a TikTok post about a woman who recounts her experience of being tear gassed to a reporter. In this image the woman says, "Yeah, I made it like a foot inside and they pushed me out and they maced me."
Seventh of ten images from a TikTok post about a woman who recounts her experience of being tear gassed to a reporter. In this image the reporter asks, "What's your name, where are you from?"
Eight of ten images from a TikTok post about a woman who recounts her experience of being tear gassed to a reporter. In this image the woman answers, "My name is Elizabeth. I am from Knoxville Tennessee?"
Ninth of ten images from a TikTok post about a woman who recounts her experience of being tear gassed to a reporter. In this image the reporter asks, "And why did you want to go in?"
Last of ten images from a TikTok post about a woman who recounts her experience of being tear gassed to a reporter. In this image the woman says, "We're storming the Capitol, it's a revolution."
Image of a Trump rioter waving a knife during the riot. Source: Aljazeera
First of two images of a person showing blood on the floor of the Capitol building to a reporter and saying, "You can see the blood." Source: INSIDER
Second image of a person showing blood on the floor of the Capitol building to a reporter and saying, "That's her blood around the corner." Source: INSIDER
Image of an official vehicle vandalized by Trump rioters with signs such as "Pelosi is Satan". Source: INSIDER
Image of the license plate of an official vehicle that is vandalized by a sign over it stating "The Truth Will be Revealed. Inforwars.com" Source: Aljazeera
Image of a tweet from Lauren Boebert saying "Today is 1776".
Image of tweet from CNN reporter Kaitan Collins saying,"Unbelievable", referring to an image of the armed standoff at the House floor.
Long-exposure image of Trump rioters streaming up the Capitol steps. Source: CNN
Image of a sign held up during the Capitol riot with the words "Jesus 2020". Source: CNN
Image of a tweet from the mayor of Washington D.C. ordering a citywide curfew.
Image of a tweet by CNN's Kaitlan Collins saying that Trump is being encouraged by staff to make a stronger statement after his supporters breached the Capitol but that so far he has declined to do so and is watching the coverage on TV.
Image of Trump supporters storming the Capitol and the caption by Aljazeera that "Pelosi & Schumer issue joint statement asking Trump to demand protestors leave 'immediately'". Source: Aljazeera
Image of a tweet by the President-Elect Joe Biden asking President Trump to go on national TV to demand and end to the siege of the Capitol.
Tweet of a Trump video by White House's press secretary Kayleigh McEnany, "President @realDonaldTrump calls for Capitol protestors to go home in peace"
Image of the webpage of the Variety magazine with the headline, "President Trump's Chilling Message to Violent Mob Overtaking Capitol: 'Go Home. We Love You. You're Very Special'"
Image of a tweet from President-Elect Joe Biden, "America is so much better than what we're seeing today."
Image of a TikTok post by President of France, "What happened in Washington D.C. is not America"
Image of news flash from NBC, "U.S. Capitol Complex Declared All-Clear"
Image of a post from FoxNews about a statement from Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, "The United States Senate will not be intimidated. We will not be kept out of this chamber by thugs, mobs or threats". Source: Instagram
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