The certification of president-elect Joe Biden’s win has come to a screeching halt as Pro-Trump protestors storm the U.S. Capitol during their ‘March to Save America.’ As Congress convened to affirm Biden as the new president, the House floor was evacuated and lawmakers were given gas masks as tear gas was thrown in the rotunda.
After President Donald Trump addressed his supporters, assured their votes would not be silenced and encouraged the mob to “stop the steal,” the unhinged demonstrators tore down metal barricades, stormed the capitol, and clashed with police. Some demonstrators were reportedly pepper-sprayed and one person has been shot inside the Capitol per The Washington Post. In addition to the Capitol’s evacuation, DC Mayor Muriel Bowser has implemented a 6 pm ET curfew.
Police officers are holding them steps away from the Senate chamber, which is locked. Senators are inside. I see a few confederate flags. pic.twitter.com/YI7X7KmuUG
— Igor Bobic (@igorbobic) January 6, 2021
Celebrities quickly took to social media to share their thoughts about the pro-Trump uprising in Capitol Hill.
Imagine if this was our side. There would be rivers of our blood in the streets and not a single one of us would be armed. This has been allowed. #CoupAttempt
— Mark Ruffalo (@MarkRuffalo) January 6, 2021
I’m speechless
— Chris Evans (@ChrisEvans) January 6, 2021
The epitome of white privilege! How disturbing!!! I am sick to my stomach ! pic.twitter.com/XcCiCUmt1X
— Khloé (@khloekardashian) January 6, 2021
INSIDE the Capital. Joining with a terrorist a taking selfies.
LOOK AT THIS.
In another scenario there would be black bodies on the floor.#CoupAttempt pic.twitter.com/ECaUyrRym2
— Debra Messing✍🏻 (@DebraMessing) January 6, 2021
The irony is pretty funny………weren’t people just wild animals in the summer for demanding justice and now?🤔🤔🤔🤔……Let me just watch.
— iamcardib (@iamcardib) January 6, 2021
This is what you incentivized https://t.co/bx9MlognlQ
— Chloë Grace Moretz (@ChloeGMoretz) January 6, 2021
Stay tuned as this story develops.