This is a selection of the amazing images from the Capitol Building, Washington DC, as Trump supporters stormed the building in protest at November’s election result.
President Elect Joe Biden will have his inauguration at the Capitol building in two weeks time.
5. Police hold back supporters of US President Donald Trump as they gather outside the US Capitol's Rotunda
Police hold back supporters of US President Donald Trump as they gather outside the US Capitol's Rotunda on January 6, 2021, in Washington, DC. - Demonstrators breached security and entered the Capitol as Congress debated the a 2020 presidential election Electoral Vote Certification. (Photo by Olivier DOULIERY / AFP) Photo: OLIVIER DOULIERY
6. Trump supporters clash with police and security forces as people try to storm the US Capitol in Washington D.C
Trump supporters clash with police and security forces as people try to storm the US Capitol in Washington D.C on January 6, 2021. - Demonstrators breeched security and entered the Capitol as Congress debated the a 2020 presidential election Electoral Vote Certification. (Photo by Joseph Prezioso / AFP) Photo: JOSEPH PREZIOSO
7. Trump supporters clash with police and security forces as they storm the US Capitol in Washington, DC
Trump supporters clash with police and security forces as they storm the US Capitol in Washington, DC on January 6, 2021. - Demonstrators breeched security and entered the Capitol as Congress debated the a 2020 presidential election Electoral Vote Certification. (Photo by ROBERTO SCHMIDT / AFP) Photo: ROBERTO SCHMIDT
8. A protester is seen inside the US Capitol Building on January 06, 2021 in Washington, DC.
A protester is seen inside the US Capitol Building on January 06, 2021 in Washington, DC. Congress held a joint session today to ratify President-elect Joe Biden's 306-232 Electoral College win over President Donald Trump. A group of Republican senators said they would reject the Electoral College votes of several states unless Congress appointed a commission to audit the election results. Pro-Trump protesters entered the U.S. Capitol building during demonstrations in the nation's capital. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images) Photo: Win McNamee