Chaos at the Capitol

Putnam reps denounce Capitol pandemonium

  • Police hold off President Donald Trump supporters who tried to break through a police barrier Wednesday at the Capitol in Washington. As Congress prepared to affirm President-elect Joe Biden’s victory, thousands of people gathered to show their support for Trump and his claims of election fraud.
    Police hold off President Donald Trump supporters who tried to break through a police barrier Wednesday at the Capitol in Washington. As Congress prepared to affirm President-elect Joe Biden’s victory, thousands of people gathered to show their support for Trump and his claims of election fraud.
  • People shelter in the House gallery as protesters try to break into the House Chamber at the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday in Washington.
    People shelter in the House gallery as protesters try to break into the House Chamber at the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday in Washington.
  • Police with guns drawn watch as protesters try to break into the House Chamber at the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday.
    Police with guns drawn watch as protesters try to break into the House Chamber at the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday.
Daily News staff report   WASHINGTON, D.C. – President Donald Trump supporters climbed Capitol walls and stormed inside the building Wednesday, causing House and Senate members to evacuate before…

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