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Mittwoch, Januar 06, 2021

washington post: D.C. National Guard activated as mobs breach Capitol; one person shot; curfew imposed

A day that began with thousands of President Trump’s supporters in Washington for demonstrations turned violent as many in attendance saw Wednesday as a last stand for Trump because Congress was set to confirm that President-elect Joe Biden won the election. more...

NZZ: Sturm auf das Capitol: Biden spricht von beispiellosem Angriff auf die Demokratie, die Nationalgarde wird eingesetzt

Die Situation im Zentrum Washingtons droht ausser Kontrolle zu geraten. Trump-Anhänger versuchen, das Capitol zu stürmen. Die Parlamentarier werden in Sicherheit gebracht. Der Kongress hätte die Wahl Joe Bidens bestätigen sollen. mehr...

BBC: 'Siege mentality' sets in as night begins to fall

On the steps of Capitol Hill, hundreds of loyal Trump supporters are packed closely together, as nearby armed police officers keep a watchful eye. The mood here is tense and defiant. "We're not [expletive] Antifa!" one man screams at the police, referring to the loose coalition of "anti-fascist" activists that oppose Trump. more...