Intense Photos Show What It Was Like As Trump Supporters Took Over The Capitol

Trump supporters stand on a Capitol Police armored vehicle as others take over the steps of the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, as Congress works to certify the Electoral College votes.

Trump supporters try to break through a police barrier, Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, at the Capitol in Washington. As Congress prepares to affirm President-elect Joe Biden's victory, thousands of people have gathered to show their support for President Donald Trump and his claims of election fraud. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Trump supporters scale the walls of the Capitol building, Jan. 6, 2021.

An image of President Donald Trump appears on video screens before his speech to supporters from the Ellipse park by the White House, Jan. 6, 2021.

Trump supporters try to break through a police barrier at the Capitol, Jan. 6, 2021.

A man holds a Trump flag inside the Capitol near the Senate Chamber, Jan. 6, 2021.

Trump supporters gather outside the Capitol, Jan. 6, 2021.

Trump supporters interact with Capitol Police inside the Capitol building, Jan. 6, 2021.

A US Capitol police officer speaks with Trump supporters inside the Capitol, Jan. 6, 2021.

Supporters of US President Donald Trump protest inside the US Capitol on January 6, 2021, in Washington, DC.

Trump supporters enter the Capitol as tear gas fills the corridor, Jan. 6, 2021.

Trump supporters mob the Capitol, Jan. 6, 2021.

Police with guns drawn point their weapons through a broken window at Trump supporters trying to break into the House Chamber, Jan. 6, 2021.

Rep. Jason Crow, a Colorado Democrat, and other members take cover as Trump supporters attempt to disrupt the joint session of Congress to certify the Electoral College vote, Jan. 6, 2021.

US Capitol police officers point their guns at a door that was vandalized in the House Chamber, Jan. 6, 2021.

Trump supporters who stormed the US Capitol building assemble in the Rotunda on Jan. 6, 2021, in Washington, DC.

Trump supporters roam under the Capitol Rotunda after invading the building, Jan. 6, 2021.

Trump supporters enter the Capitol Rotunda as smoke fills a corridor, Jan. 6, 2021.

A Trump supporter hangs from the balcony in the Senate Chamber, Jan. 6, 2021.

A Trump supporter sits at a desk and vapes after invading the Capitol, Jan. 6, 2021.

US Capitol Police detain Trump supporters who stormed the Capitol outside the House Chamber, Jan. 6, 2021.

Trump supporters storm the Capitol following a rally with the president, Jan. 6, 2021.

Supporters of US President Donald Trump gather across from the US Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, in Washington, DC.

A man surrounded by Trump supporters is seen bleeding from his eye outside the Capitol, Jan. 6, 2021.

A Trump supporter leaves a note reading "We will not back down" in House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's office in the Capitol, Jan. 6, 2021.

Trump supporters gather outside the Capitol, Jan. 6, 2021.

Police officers stand guard as a mob of Trump supporters riot outside the US Capitol building in Washington, DC, Jan. 6, 2021.

Police officers in riot gear work to disperse protesters who are gathering at the U.S. Capitol Building.

A pro-Trump mob breaks into the U.S. Capitol.

Supporters of U.S. President Donald Trump try to enter the U.S. Capitol as they riot.

A rioter and supporter of US President Donald Trump struggles with a riot policeman after the protester pushed a line of police outside the Capitol building.