violent siege of the Capitol by supporters of President Donald Trump disrupted the proceedings.The riot, which saw four people killed and forced lawmakers to shelter in their offices for hours, came after Trump urged his followers to pressure Republicans to mount a challenge to the electoral vote, which are set to confirm President-elect Joe Biden’s victory.
Trump has spent months falsely claiming the election was stolen from him through widespread voter fraud, which has been debunked by multiple officials.
U.S. lawmakers resume election count after Capitol stormed by Trump supporters Republicans had mounted an objection to Arizona’s electors before protesters breached the Capitol.