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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lisa Mascaro

Fifth anniversary of Jan 6 Capitol riot brings fresh division to DC

Pro-Trump protesters gather in front of the U.S. Capitol Building on January 6, 2021 in Washington, DC - (Brent Stirton/Getty Images)

Five years ago at the White House, outgoing President Donald Trump told a crowd of supporters to head to the Capitol — “and I'll be there with you” — in protest as Congress was affirming the 2020 election victory for Democrat Joe Biden.

A short time later, the world watched as the seat of U.S. power descended into chaos, and democracy hung in the balance.

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