Senate evacuated, VP Pence ushered to secure location after pro-Trump protesters storm Capitol
Posted on AllSides January 6th, 2021
From The Left
The U.S. Capitol descended into chaos Wednesday as hundreds of pro-Trump protesters swarmed the building and at least one person was shot, forcing the Senate to evacuate and Vice President Mike Pence to be ushered to a secure location.
The frenzied scene after demonstrators broke through barricades forced Congress to evacuate parts of the building and abruptly pause a ceremonial event affirming that President-elect Joe Biden won the November election. In one dramatic moment, police officers drew their guns as protesters tried to break into the House chamber.
