US Capitol Breached — Insurrection Attempt

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🗳️Elections 🏛️January 6 👶Trump 💥Political Violence January 6, 2021

Thousands of Trump supporters storm the US Capitol, breaching doors and windows, forcing Congress to evacuate. The breach begins at 12:58 PM — before Trump finishes speaking. Five people die.

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Trump Tweet 1346488314157797389 (2021-01-05) — 76 Wayback captures X.com
Trump Tweet 1346912780700577792 (2021-01-06) — 119 Wayback captures X.com
Trump Tweet 1346928882595885058 (2021-01-06) — 107 Wayback captures X.com
Trump Tweet 1346900434540240897 (2021-01-06) — 70 Wayback captures X.com
Trump Tweet 1346904110969315332 (2021-01-06) — 88 Wayback captures X.com

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