January 6 US Capitol riot

January 6, 2021, is a critical date in the history of United States democracy.

As US lawmakers were certifying the 2020 election result, then-President Donald Trump, who lost to Joe Biden, called on his supporters to march to the US Capitol to protest. A riot ensued as thousands of Trump supporters stormed the Capitol building, overwhelming law enforcement officials.

The insurrection resulted in six deaths and the hospitalization of 174 police officers. Over 1,200 were charged with federal crimes, including Trump.