Angry Trump supporters storm Capitol

The US Congress halted its deliberations after Donald Trump's supporters stormed the Capitol grounds in Washington. The photos that appeared on social media show men who entered the Senate room and took pictures of themselves.

The US Congress was held on Wednesday to approve the results of the November presidential election, won by Joe Biden.

Several thousand supporters of President Donald Trump gathered in the vicinity of the building, claiming that he won the elections. According to CNN, the police used tear gas. Several hundred of them crossed the barricades and entered the Capitol.

CNN also reported that the woman was shot in the chest. "Many policemen" were also injured in the clashes.

Vice President Mike Pence has been evacuated "to safety", according to NBC, which cited a Senate member.

President Donald Trump called on Twitter to urge his supporters to behave peacefully. "Cooperate with law enforcement. They are on our side. Be calm," wrote Donald Trump.

A curfew will be introduced from 6 p.m. local time.

President-elect Joe Biden called on President Trump to appear on national television and condemn his supporters who breached the US Capitol.

“Threatening the safety of elected officials, it’s no protest. It's an insurrection,” Biden said. “The world's watching. Like so many other Americans, I am shocked and saddened that our nation, so long the beacon of light and hope for democracy, has come to such a dark moment.” 

(Gazeta.pl, CNN)