Chaos in US Congress... Certification of Biden's Victory Halted Amid Trump Supporters' Breach

Trump Supporters Attempt to Enter Capitol...Full Control of Capitol Building
Biden Election Certification Meeting Suspended
Despite Trump Pressure, Pence & McConnell Publicly Declare "Election Cannot Be Overturned"
Vice President Pence Leaves Meeting Room

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[Asia Economy New York=Correspondent Baek Jong-min] The U.S. Capitol was thrown into chaos as supporters of President Donald Trump stormed the building.

On the afternoon of the 6th (local time), immediately after the joint session of the U.S. House and Senate began voting to certify President-elect Joe Biden, Trump supporters who had been marching on the streets suddenly surged toward the Capitol.

They ignored barricades and advanced, clashing with Capitol police, causing a commotion.

Some Capitol buildings issued evacuation orders amid concerns that protesters might break in. As a result, some lawmakers experienced emergency evacuations from their offices.

Ultimately, all buildings related to the U.S. Capitol were placed under full control. Vice President Mike Pence, who was presiding over the session, left his seat under protection. The House Clerk announced that the session was recessed at the Speaker's request.

Representative Jimmy Gomez expressed concern, saying, "Angry mobs are trying to attack the capital, and Republican lawmakers are trying to overturn the election."

President Trump attended an outdoor rally held just before the session and urged Vice President Pence to overturn the election results. In response, Vice President Pence issued a statement saying, "I will act in accordance with my oath to the Constitution," officially rejecting President Trump's demand.

Republican Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell also opposed President Trump's position. Leader McConnell warned, "Voters, courts, and state authorities have spoken with one voice. If we overturn their voices, we will permanently damage our republic and drive democracy into a death spiral."

Trump supporters are attempting to enter the U.S. Capitol (Fox TV capture)

Meanwhile, after the certification session for Biden was interrupted due to the storming by his supporters, President Donald Trump claimed on Twitter, "Vice President Pence did not have the courage to protect the country and the Constitution. America demands the truth."

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