NEW YORK (1010 WINS) – A pro-Trump mob stormed the U.S. Capitol Wednesday in deadly siege, leaving a nation and lawmakers in a state of shock.
Lawmakers found themselves seeking cover under benches in the chamber, donning gas masks, and hunkered down in their locked offices fearful for their lives as rioters ransacked the complex.
In the Monique Coppola-hosted 1010 WINS special report, "Inside the Siege at the U.S. Capitol," lawmakers who were in D.C., as well as others, speak about what President-elect Joe Biden called, one of the "darkest days" in the nation's history led by "domestic terrorists."
"Inside the Siege at the U.S. Capitol" includes interviews with former FBI agent and ABC analyst Brad Garrett, former Rep. Peter King, Rep. Brenda Lawrence, Sen. Carolyn Maloney, Sen. Bob Menendez, Rep. Brad Sherman, Rep. Richie Torres, and Rep. Maxine Waters.
Below, some of the day's most jarring photos:
U.S. Capitol Police stand detain protesters outside of the House Chamber during a joint session of Congress 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.Drew Angerer/Getty Images
U.S. Capitol police officers point their guns at a door that was vandalized in the House Chamber during a joint session of Congress 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.Drew Angerer/Getty Images
A protester is seen hanging from the balcony in the Senate Chamber 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. Pro-Trump protesters have entered the U.S. Capitol building after mass demonstrations in the nation's capital.Win McNamee/Getty Images
U.S. Capitol police officers point their guns at a door that was vandalized in the House Chamber during a joint session of Congress 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.Drew Angerer/Getty Images
Protesters interact with Capitol Police inside the U.S. 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.Win McNamee/Getty Images
U.S. Capitol Police draw their guns as protesters attempt to enter the House Chamber during a joint session of Congress 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.Drew Angerer/Getty Images
A protester yells inside the Senate Chamber 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. Pro-Trump protesters entered the U.S. Capitol building during mass demonstrations in the nation's capital.Win McNamee/Getty Images
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A protester sits in the Senate Chamber 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. Pro-Trump protesters have entered the U.S. Capitol building after mass demonstrations in the nation's capital.Win McNamee/Getty Images
