U.S. Capitol riot

The U.S. Capitol riot occurred on January 6,, 2021, when a mob of supporters of then-President Donald Trump stormed the Capitol building in Washington, D.C., aiming to challenge the certification of the 2020 presidential election results. The rioters forcibly entered the Capitol, breaching security, vandalizing property, and disrupting a joint session of Congress. The attack resulted in multiple injuries, deaths, and widespread damage. It was driven by false claims that the election was fraudulent. The event highlighted political divisions and raised concerns about domestic extremism and the safety of American democratic institutions.