In Pics | How Trump supporters turned US Capitol into a battlefield

Donald Trump, on Wednesday, addressed his supporters for more than an hour on the National Mall, delivering conspiracy theories about why he should remain president despite losing the November election. Following his speech, thousands of his supporters stormed the US Capitol and clashed with police, resulting in casualties and multiple injuries and interrupting a constitutional process to affirm Joe Biden's victory in the presidential election. Both the House and Senate and the entire Capitol were placed under lockdown. The protesters at the Capitol started to disperse following the enforcement of curfew in the national capital. However, dozens of protesters remained on the streets in defiance of the curfew. After a four-hour violent occupation by Trump supporters, the officials announced that the Capitol was secured.

People wait on the National Mall outside a security perimeter for a rally of supporters of US President Donald Trump challenging the results of the 2020 US Presidential election on the Ellipse. Credit: AFP Photo

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Supporters of US President Donald Trump gather to protest outside the Los Angeles City Hall during the outbreak of the coronavirus disease in Los Angeles, California. Credit: Reuters Photo

Supporters of President Donald Trump surround the US Capitol following a rally. Credit: AFP Photo

Members of congress run for cover as protesters try to enter the House Chamber during a joint session of Congress. Credit: AFP Photo

Police hold back supporters of US President Donald Trump as they gather outside the US Capitol's Rotunda. Credit: AFP Photo

Trump supporters gathered in the nation's capital today to protest the ratification of President-elect Joe Biden's Electoral College victory over President Trump in the 2020 election. Credit: AFP Photo

: A protester takes a photo with police officers in riot gear that are dispersing protesters who are gathering at the US Capitol Building. Credit: AFP Photo

An explosion caused by a police munition is seen while supporters of US President Donald Trump gather in front of the US Capitol Building. Credit: Reuters Photo

Members of the National Guard and the Washington DC police stand guard to keep demonstrators away from the US Capitol. Credit: AFP Photo