Trump Supporters Storm US Capitol in Unprecedented Incident... 1 Dead (Comprehensive)

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[Asia Economy New York=Correspondent Baek Jong-min] Supporters of U.S. President Donald Trump stormed the U.S. Capitol on the 6th (local time). As a result, the congressional certification process for President-elect Joe Biden was halted, marking an unprecedented event. Countries around the world were shocked, saying democracy was under attack.

As the joint session of the House and Senate to certify President-elect Biden began around 1 p.m. that day, unusual movements by Trump supporters were detected. Before the meeting started, President Trump attended an outdoor rally in front of the White House, demanding that Vice President Mike Pence overturn the election results, claiming election fraud and urging his supporters to take action.

However, Vice President Pence issued a statement rejecting this and began presiding over the session. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell also blocked President Trump's hopes, saying, "If we reject the will of the voters, the courts, and the states, we will drive democracy into a death spiral."

At that moment, Trump supporters moved. They marched through the streets toward the Capitol, breaking through barricades and police resistance, and entered the Capitol building.

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As the protesters entered the Capitol, the session was suspended. Vice President Pence and lawmakers evacuated or hid. During this process, one woman was shot and urgently transported but ultimately died. The National Guard was also deployed to suppress the situation.

President-elect Biden held a press conference, condemning the unprecedented attack on American democracy, calling it "not a protest but an insurrection." As the situation worsened, President Trump belatedly appealed, "Please go home now."

The Washington DC authorities imposed a curfew from 6 p.m. to prevent further violence. The protester intrusion lasted for four hours. The certification process for President-elect Biden, which was suspended that day, resumed at 8 p.m.

With the Capitol, a symbol of American democracy, trampled by violent protesters, not only American society but countries worldwide were deeply shocked. The political repercussions in the U.S. are expected to be severe.

Meanwhile, U.S. media reported that in the runoff election for the Georgia Senate held the previous day, Democratic candidates Raphael Warnock and Jon Ossoff defeated incumbent Republican senators. With the Democrats gaining two additional Senate seats in Georgia, the number of seats for both parties became equal at 50.

Considering the Vice President's casting vote as the Senate President, the Democrats effectively gained control of the Senate. As a result, the Democrats achieved a "triple crown," controlling the presidency and both houses of Congress.

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