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Photos of the Aftermath of the Pro-Trump Riots at the U.S. Capitol

On Wednesday, rioters stormed the U.S. Capitol, trespassing in the offices and destroying property

By Andrea Wurzburger January 07, 2021 12:35 PM
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Damage is visible in the hallways in the early morning hours of, after protesters stormed the Capitol in Washington
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Damage was visible in the hallways of the U.S. Capitol building in the early morning hours of Jan. 7, after pro-Trump rioters broke through security fencing outside of the U.S. Capitol and entered the building as Congress met to certify the votes of the Electoral College.

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Rep. Andy Kim, D-N.J., cleans up debris and personal belongings strewn across the floor of the Rotunda
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Representative Andy Kim of New Jersey assisted in the cleanup, picking up debris and personal belongings left behind in the Rotunda. 

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People stand around media equipment destroyed by Trump supporters outside the US Capitol in Washington DC
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Media equipment from the Associated Press was destroyed by Trump supporters outside the Capitol building. 

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Damage is seen inside the US Capitol building early on January 7, 2021 in Washington, DC
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A flag reading 'treason' was left behind on the floor of the U.S. Capitol building, along with other debris.

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Broken glass litters a mantle as supporters of US President Donald Trump trespass in the office of Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi
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A photo of Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi with former President of the United States George H.W. Bush, and his wife, Barbara Bush, was left broken on the mantel of her office. 

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Damage is seen inside the US Capitol building early on January 7, 2021 in Washington, DC
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Some rioters left their belongings, including pro-Trump paraphernalia, strewn about the Capitol building. 

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Damage is seen inside the US Capitol building early on January 7, 2021 in Washington, DC,
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Water bottles and trash were left strewn about the Capitol building after rioters breached security on Jan. 6. 

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Damage is visible in the hallways in the early morning hours of, after protesters stormed the Capitol in Washington
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Rioters broke windows and glass in an attempt to enter the building. 

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Damage is visible in the hallways in the early morning hours of, after protesters stormed the Capitol in Washington
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U.S. Capitol police stood behind broken glass on the Capitol Rotunda door. 

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Damage is visible in the hallways in the early morning hours of, after protesters stormed the Capitol in Washington
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The sign in front of the office of Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi was damaged in the chaos. 

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Washington, DC, USA; An office door shows damage after protesters stormed the U.S. Capitol building in Washington, DC
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An office door shows damage after rioters breached security and began entering offices in the U.S. Capitol. 

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