America shaken as violent pro-Trump mob storms Capitol building

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America shaken after pro-Trump mob storms US Capitol building

One person was shot dead at the Capitol and three others died in medical emergencies amid Washington unrest

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Siege comes after Trump urges crowd of protesters to march on Capitol and undo November election defeat by Joe Biden

America was shaken on Wednesday as a mob of Donald Trump supporters staged an insurrection at the US Capitol building in Washington, storming the debating chambers and clashing with armed police.

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The siege was among the worst security breaches in American history and came after Trump had earlier urged a crowd of protesters to march on the Capitol and undo his November election defeat.

The violence halted the tallying of electoral college votes to affirm Joe Biden’s victory. Mike Pence, the vice president, and members of Congress were evacuated to undisclosed locations for their own safety.
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This is the British POV of a very sad day.