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US president elect Joe Biden urged Trump supporters to vacate the Washington DC Capitol after they violently stormed in on Wednesday.
He referred to the events as an "insurrection" and spoke of being "shocked and saddened that our nation, so long the beacon of light and hope for democracy, has come to such a dark moment."
"Today's reminder, a painful one, is democracy is fragile. And to preserve it requires people of goodwill. And leaders who have the courage to stand up, who are devoted not to the pursuit of power or the personal interest pursuits of their own selfish interests at any cost, but of the common good," Biden added.
Scenes of utter destruction and chaos emerged from the US Washington DC Capitol after supporters of US President Donald Trump descended on Congress following a 'Save America march.'
The protest took place on the same day the US Congress was formally certifying the electoral college votes, confirming Joe Biden as the next President of the United States.
Supporters stormed the Capitol, clashing violently with law enforcement before the national guard was mobilised. Several arrests were made and one woman was confirmed dead by DC police after having been shot inside the Capitol.
USA: 'It's not protests, it's insurrection' - Biden following Capitol storming
US president elect Joe Biden urged Trump supporters to vacate the Washington DC Capitol after they violently stormed in on Wednesday.
He referred to the events as an "insurrection" and spoke of being "shocked and saddened that our nation, so long the beacon of light and hope for democracy, has come to such a dark moment."
"Today's reminder, a painful one, is democracy is fragile. And to preserve it requires people of goodwill. And leaders who have the courage to stand up, who are devoted not to the pursuit of power or the personal interest pursuits of their own selfish interests at any cost, but of the common good," Biden added.
Scenes of utter destruction and chaos emerged from the US Washington DC Capitol after supporters of US President Donald Trump descended on Congress following a 'Save America march.'
The protest took place on the same day the US Congress was formally certifying the electoral college votes, confirming Joe Biden as the next President of the United States.
Supporters stormed the Capitol, clashing violently with law enforcement before the national guard was mobilised. Several arrests were made and one woman was confirmed dead by DC police after having been shot inside the Capitol.
Mandatory credit: Joe Biden Campaign
US president elect Joe Biden urged Trump supporters to vacate the Washington DC Capitol after they violently stormed in on Wednesday.
He referred to the events as an "insurrection" and spoke of being "shocked and saddened that our nation, so long the beacon of light and hope for democracy, has come to such a dark moment."
"Today's reminder, a painful one, is democracy is fragile. And to preserve it requires people of goodwill. And leaders who have the courage to stand up, who are devoted not to the pursuit of power or the personal interest pursuits of their own selfish interests at any cost, but of the common good," Biden added.
Scenes of utter destruction and chaos emerged from the US Washington DC Capitol after supporters of US President Donald Trump descended on Congress following a 'Save America march.'
The protest took place on the same day the US Congress was formally certifying the electoral college votes, confirming Joe Biden as the next President of the United States.
Supporters stormed the Capitol, clashing violently with law enforcement before the national guard was mobilised. Several arrests were made and one woman was confirmed dead by DC police after having been shot inside the Capitol.