This Is What The Halls Of Congress Look Like Right Now

A mob incited by President Donald Trump stormed the US Capitol on Wednesday, looting and assaulting police. Several people died.

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Kate Bubacz
by Kate Bubacz

BuzzFeed News Photo Director


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Rep. Andy Kim cleans up debris and personal belongings strewn across the floor of the Rotunda on Jan. 7, 2021.

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Litter is strewn about the crypt.

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Debris litters a hallway after Trump's mob swept through.

A "don't tread on me" flag is in a trashcan
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Debris at a northern entrance to the US Capitol

Broken glass and litter on the ground in a hallway
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Emergency medical equipment in a hallway

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Shattered windows at the Capitol

Litter and gas mask wrappers are strewn on the floor
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The chamber of the House

Fire extinguishers and a red flag with "treason" written on it lie in a hallway
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Capitol workers remove damaged furniture on Jan. 7.

Blood is seen in a trail outside the Capitol
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Blood stains in the aftermath of Trump's mob

A person stands in front of a door of the Capitol with broken windows.
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