The explosion from a police munition illuminated Trump supporters as they protested outside the Capitol building. For a time, Americans feared that a coup was in progressThe mob that stormed the Capitol building yesterday carried out their insurrectionary act flying the colours of their defeated hero, President Trump. SponsoredVarious right-wing groups had declared their intention to protest in Washington this week, as well as peaceful protesters who have been convinced by Mr Trump and his most loyal facilitators that the November election was rigged against them. Some carried Confederate flags; others seized riot gear from the police JIM LO SCALZO/EPACapitol police guard the entrance to the Senate chamber . but the protesters soon broke inside WIN MCNAMEE/GETTY IMAGESPeople who had been watching the debate took shelter.

Source: The Times January 07, 2021 01:22 UTC