Capitol Attack Pictures

By: Shruthika Araselvan

On Wednesday January 6th, as Congress was certifying Biden’s win in the presidential election, a group of Trump supporters stormed the US Capitol in protest. The following pictures show the destruction caused by the attackers.

Protestors push down barricades and fight with police before entering the Capitol.

Protestors climb the walls of the Capitol building.

A protestor sits at Nancy Pelosi’s desk.

Protestors continue to enter the Capitol as tear gas is spread.

A protestor steals a podium from the Capitol building.

Security barricades the doors to prevent protestors from entering the House chamber.

A protestor carries zip ties. It is suspected that he planned on attempting to kidnap lawmakers.

Protestors destruct the Senate chamber.

Lawmakers take cover and react to the protestors.