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Electoral College Protests

Supporters of U.S. President Donald Trump are marching Tuesday and Wednesday in multiple Washington rallies as they back his objection to the certification of President-elect Joe Biden’s victory in the November election.
January 06, 2021 08:15 AM
U.S. Capitol police officers take positions as protestors enter the Capitol building during a joint session of Congress.
U.S. Capitol police officers take positions as protestors enter the Capitol building during a joint session of Congress to certify the 2020 election results on Capitol Hill in Washington, Jan. 6, 2021.
U.S. Capitol Police hold protesters at gun-point near the House Chamber inside the Capitol, Jan. 6, 2021, in Washington.
U.S. Capitol Police hold protesters at gun-point near the House Chamber inside the Capitol, Jan. 6, 2021, in Washington.
Protesters gesture to U.S. Capitol Police in the hallway outside of the Senate chamber at the Capitol.
Protesters gesture to U.S. Capitol Police in the hallway outside of the Senate chamber at the Capitol in Washington, Jan. 6, 2021, near the Ohio Clock.
Supporters of President Donald Trump try to break through a police barrier at the Capitol in Washington, Jan. 6, 2021.
Supporters of President Donald Trump try to break through a police barrier at the Capitol in Washington, Jan. 6, 2021.
Lloyd Watkins of Nashville, Tenn., a supporter of President Donald Trump carries a flag outside the Capitol, Jan. 5, 2021.
Lloyd Watkins of Nashville, Tenn., a supporter of President Donald Trump carries a flag outside the Capitol, Jan. 5, 2021.
Workers build the stage on the ellipse near the White House on Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2021, ahead of expected rallies on Jan. 6.
Workers build the stage on the ellipse near the White House on Jan. 5, 2021, ahead of expected rallies on Jan. 6 in support of President Donald Trump.
Members of the DC National Guard provide traffic control at an intersection near a rally at Freedom Plaza, Jan. 5, 2021.
Members of the DC National Guard provide traffic control at an intersection near a rally at Freedom Plaza, Jan. 5, 2021.
People attend a rally at Freedom Plaza Jan. 5, 2021, in Washington, in support of President Donald Trump.
People attend a rally at Freedom Plaza Jan. 5, 2021, in Washington, in support of President Donald Trump.
People attend a rally at Freedom Plaza Jan. 5, 2021, in Washington, in support of President Donald Trump.
People attend a rally at Freedom Plaza Jan. 5, 2021, in Washington, in support of President Donald Trump.
People attend a rally at Freedom Plaza Jan. 5, 2021, in Washington, in support of President Donald Trump.
People attend a rally at Freedom Plaza Jan. 5, 2021, in Washington, in support of President Donald Trump.
People attend a rally at Freedom Plaza Jan. 5, 2021, in Washington, in support of President Donald Trump.
People attend a rally at Freedom Plaza Jan. 5, 2021, in Washington, in support of President Donald Trump.
People attend a rally at Freedom Plaza Jan. 5, 2021, in Washington, in support of President Donald Trump.
People attend a rally at Freedom Plaza Jan. 5, 2021, in Washington, in support of President Donald Trump.
Trump supporters try to break through a police barrier, Jan. 6, 2021, at the Capitol in Washington.
Trump supporters try to break through a police barrier, Jan. 6, 2021, at the Capitol in Washington.
People attend a rally at Freedom Plaza Jan. 5, 2021, in Washington, in support of President Donald Trump.
People attend a rally at Freedom Plaza Jan. 5, 2021, in Washington, in support of President Donald Trump.
A person attends a rally at Freedom Plaza Jan. 5, 2021, in Washington, in support of President Donald Trump.
A person attends a rally at Freedom Plaza Jan. 5, 2021, in Washington, in support of President Donald Trump.
Trump supporters participate in a rally Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021 in Washington. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
Trump supporters participate in a rally, Jan. 6, 2021, in Washington.
Authorities remove protesters from the U.S. Capitol, Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)
Authorities remove protesters from the U.S. Capitol, Jan. 6, 2021, in Washington.
People listen as President Donald Trump speaks during a rally Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
People listen as President Donald Trump speaks during a rally, Jan. 6, 2021, in Washington.
People shelter in the House gallery as protesters try to break into the House Chamber at the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday, Jan. 6,…
People shelter in the House gallery as protesters try to break into the House Chamber at the U.S. Capitol, Jan. 6, 2021, in Washington.
People shelter in the House gallery as protesters try to break into the House Chamber at the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday, Jan. 6,…
People shelter in the House gallery as protesters try to break into the House Chamber at the U.S. Capitol, Jan. 6, 2021, in Washington.
Trump supporters gather outside the Capitol, Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
Trump supporters gather outside the Capitol, Jan. 6, 2021, in Washington.
Trump supporters gather outside the Capitol, Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
Trump supporters gather outside the Capitol, Jan. 6, 2021, in Washington.