WASHINGTON – The United States Senate and Congress are under lockdown.
Following the President’s speech to a rally outside of the capital, people headed to the Capital.
Some of the people, who are being called protestors by some and terrorists by others breached the doors of the capital.
The National Guard has been activated and the Washington DC Mayor has enacted a 6:00 PM EST curfew in the city.
The President tweeted a call for the people occupying the Capital Building to go home at 4:34 PM EST.
UPDATE: That tweet was removed by Twitter.
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) January 6, 2021
Through war and strife, America has endured much. And we will endure here and prevail now. pic.twitter.com/OvNOV0ogWG
— Joe Biden (@JoeBiden) January 6, 2021
President-Elect Joe Biden addressed the nation:
President-elect Biden addresses the nation: https://t.co/BXM3SZK25R
— Biden-Harris Presidential Transition (@Transition46) January 6, 2021
The entire event has loaded Twitter and Facebook with social commentary.