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The Capitol insurrection trials begin
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On Jan. 6, 2021, thousands of people from across the country visited Washington D.C. in an attempt to avoid the certification of the 2020 election, collectively storming the capital in a coup d’etat. After the insurrection, many people have been detained and put on trial. Many right-wing extremist groups such as the Oath Keepers,…
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Rioters claim voter fraud at the Capitol
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On Jan. 6, thousands of Trump supporters, many maskless, gathered around Capitol Hill for what began as a voter fraud protest but escalated into violence. Around 1:30 p.m., the Capitol was evacuated due to the rioters approaching the building and forcing themselves past security. Backup police force didn’t arrive until much later in the…