Trump extremists gather outside the U.S. Capitol just before storming the building. (Washington Blade photo by Michael L. Lavers) Michael K.
Lavers and Kaela Roeder | Washington BladeCourtesy of the National LGBT Media Association Thousands of President Trump’s supporters stormed the U.S.
Capitol on Wednesday, Jan. 6, as lawmakers were beginning to certify the Electoral College results. (See video below.) Trump loyalists breached security on the steps of the Capitol, then stormed further into the building after they scaled walls and broke windows.
The Capitol was placed on lockdown after the infiltration, and debate on the Electoral College results certifying the election of President-elect Biden and Vice President-elect Harris paused at