White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany has shared an update on Twitter, announcing that President Trump has called in the military.
On January 6, during the joint session of Congress held to certify the Electoral College vote, Trump supporters gathered in Washington, D.C., to protest against the certification of votes from states with evidence of fraud and irregularities in their elections.
The majority of the protest was peaceful, but a large number of patriots stormed the Capitol building, breaching police barriers and entering the building. Fights broke out between the protesters and the police.
Elijah Schaffer, a reporter for BlazeTV, shared the news on Twitter, along with a video:
BREAKING: revolution in process as Trump supporters break into the Capitol building, attacking police, breaking windows, and knocking down doors
Full anarchy at this “mostly peaceful” demonstration DC
The people have pushed through & are storming to main chambers pic.twitter.com/NW6VDDNBQw
— ELIJAH SCHAFFER (@ElijahSchaffer) January 6, 2021
According to an update given by White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany, National Guard troops are currently headed to the Capitol building at the direction of President Trump, to help end the volatile situation taking place inside.
“At President @realDonaldTrump’s direction, the National Guard is on the way along with other federal protective services. We reiterate President Trump’s call against violence and to remain peaceful,” the White House Press Secretary tweeted from her official government account.
At President @realDonaldTrump’s direction, the National Guard is on the way along with other federal protective services.
We reiterate President Trump’s call against violence and to remain peaceful.
— Kayleigh McEnany (@PressSec) January 6, 2021
The Press Secretary’s tweet reiterates two messages from President Trump shared on Twitter, which call for protesters to remain peaceful and to refrain from any form of violence.
“Please support our Capitol Police and Law Enforcement. They are truly on the side of our Country. Stay peaceful!” Trump wrote.
Please support our Capitol Police and Law Enforcement. They are truly on the side of our Country. Stay peaceful!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) January 6, 2021
“I am asking for everyone at the U.S. Capitol to remain peaceful. No violence! Remember, WE are the Party of Law & Order – respect the Law and our great men and women in Blue. Thank you!” the president added.
I am asking for everyone at the U.S. Capitol to remain peaceful. No violence! Remember, WE are the Party of Law & Order – respect the Law and our great men and women in Blue. Thank you!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) January 6, 2021
