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    January 6 United States Capitol attack - Wikipedia
    DateJanuary 6, 2021 · c. 12:53 p.m. – 5:40 p.m. (UTC-5)
    LocationThe Capitol Building, Washington, D.C., United States
    Caused byFalse claims of 2020 presidential election fraud made by Donald Trump and his allies · Denial of the 2020 presidential election results · Far-right extremism in the United States
    GoalsDisrupt and delay the Electoral College vote count · Pressure Congress and Vice President Mike Pence to overturn the election of Joe Biden in favor of Trump
    Background

    Joe Biden, of the Democratic Party, defeated incumbent Republican Party president Donald Trump in the 2020 presidential election. Trump and other Republicans attempted to overturn the election, … See more

    Trump supporters gather in D.C.

    On January 5, several events related to overturning the election occurred on or near the National Mall in Washington, D.C., at places such as Freedom Plaza, the North Inner Gravel Walkway between 13th and 14th Street… See more

    Attack on the Capitol

    Just before the Proud Boys attacked the Capitol, pipe bombs were discovered near the complex. Proud Boys, Oath Keepers, and other attackers besieged and ultimately breached the Capitol. Members of the Congress b… See more

    Federal officials' conduct

    Trump was in the West Wing of the White House at the time of the attack. He was "initially pleased" and refused to intercede when his supporters breached the Capitol. Staffers reported that Trump had been "impossibl… See more

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