Supporters of President Donald Trump stormed the Capitol in an attempted coup on Wednesday, breaching the building's doors and wreaking havoc inside.
Here are 20 of the most stunning videos from the ground, taken by reporters, bystanders, and rioters from across social media.
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Dozens have forced their way to the top. More coming up the steps. Police are trying to bolster their numbers through the west doors but someone with a fire extinguisher is dousing them from above. The crowd only keeps cheering.
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Several people got on to a scaffolding outside Senate, took it to second floor, which looked like the area where McConnell’s office is located, and started banging on windows
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Now that I have service, a rundown on what just happened/what I just saw. MAGAs rushed the Capitol steps, breaking down the fence *and* barricades. Met with Capitol Hill police and some MPD, which released flash grenades, teargas, CS & mace, and pepper bullets. #DC #WildProtest
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protestors outside the white house stood in front of police cars and told them to “back it up” and brought the cars to a standstill
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Holy shit they’re literally breaking into the Capitol
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Here’s the scary moment when protesters initially got into the building from the first floor and made their way outside Senate chamber.
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Trump protesters just discharged a fire extinguisher outside Senate chamber. Many protesters are inside building, and most people are hiding from them
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BREAKING: Clashes reported inside the U.S. Capitol building
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Surreal
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BREAKING: Protesters are on the Senate floor now:
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Video from the chamber.
16. Warning: This video is graphic.
Graphic and disturbing video
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The crowd rushes a line of police attempting to block access to inner parts of the Capitol. Police are forced to retreat and stand down #DC #Washington #CapitolBuilding
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Trump protesters just discharged a fire extinguisher outside Senate chamber. Many protesters are inside building, and most people are hiding from them
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Cops are taking selfies with the terrorists.
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Montgomery County Police are moving in on the front side of the US Capitol Building.