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    January 6 United States Capitol attack

    • On January 6, 2021, the United States Capitol Building in Washington, D.C., was attacked by a mob of supporters of then-president Donald Trump in an attempted self-coup d'état, two months after his defeat in the 2020 presidential election. They sought to keep him in power by preventing a joint session of Congress from counting the Electoral College vot… See more

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    Joe Biden, of the Democratic Party, defeated incumbent Republican Party president Donald Trump in the 2020 presidential election. Trump and other Republicans attempted to overturn the election, … See more

    Trump supporters gather in D.C.

    On January 5, several events related to overturning the election occurred on or near the National Mall in Washington, D.C., at places such as Freedom Plaza, the North Inner Gravel Walkway between 13th and 14th Street… See more

    January 6 U.S. Capitol attack - Encyclopedia Britannica
    The January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol was carried out in 2021 by a mob of supporters of President Donald J. Trump. After hearing Trump speak at a rally, they stormed the Capitol, disrupti…
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    Donald Trump’s tweets predicted bursts of violence during January 6 Capitol riot, study finds
    A recent study published in the Journal of The Royal Society Interface sheds light on the connection between social media activity and the escalation of violence during the U.S. Capitol riot on January 6, 2021. By analyzing thousands of live video recordings, tweets from former President Donald Trump, #StopTheSteal tweets, and rally speeches, scientists identified a strong statistical relationship between Trump’s online rhetoric and the severity and duration of violent acts during the insurrection. The study illustrates how an authority figure’s online behavior can incite violent actions among followers, demonstrating the real-world consequences of digital communication during a politically charged event.
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    US President Donald Trump defends his decision to pardon 6 January Capitol Hill riot perpetrators
    US President Donald Trump defended his decision to grant full pardons to perpetrators of the 6 January Capitol Hill riots in his first full day in office. View on euronews
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    The pardons were expected after Mr Trump’s yearslong campaign to rewrite the history of the January 6 attack.
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    Michael Marroquin, a Nederland resident, has been pardoned by former President Donald Trump for his involvement in the January 6, 2021, U.S. Capitol riot. Marro
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    Capitol riots timeline: What happened on 6 …

    Aug 2, 2023 · Former US President Donald Trump has been charged with plotting to overturn his 2020 election defeat. He is accused of four counts including conspiracy to defraud the …

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    U.S. Capitol riot | January 6, 2021 - HISTORY

    Jan 5, 2022 · At noon on January 6, at a rally on the Ellipse one mile from the Capitol in Washington, D.C., Trump claimed election fraud and called on Vice President Mike Pence to overturn the 2020...

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    Timeline of the January 6 United States …

    The following article is a broad timeline of the course of events surrounding the attack on the United States Capitol on January 6, 2021, by rioters supporting United States President Donald …

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    A timeline of the Jan. 6 Capitol attack - NPR

    Jan 5, 2022 · Tensions were high on Capitol Hill. Protesters swarmed lawmakers outside. Sen. Todd Young, R-Ind., was exasperated as protesters surrounded him on the steps of the …

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    US Capitol riots: What happened and who …

    Dec 19, 2022 · Following the biggest police investigation in US history, more than 960 people have been accused of criminal offences. What happened on 6 January 2021? US senators …