What Happened Inside The U.S. Capitol During Pro-Trump Insurrection

By Daniel Tucker
Electoral College Protests
A supporter of President Donald Trump chants outside the Senate Chamber inside the Capitol, Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021 in Washington. Manuel Balce Ceneta / AP Photo
Electoral College Protests
A supporter of President Donald Trump chants outside the Senate Chamber inside the Capitol, Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021 in Washington. Manuel Balce Ceneta / AP Photo

What Happened Inside The U.S. Capitol During Pro-Trump Insurrection

By Daniel Tucker
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For the first time since the War of 1812, the U.S. Capitol was breached as right-wing extremists whipped into a frenzy by President Trump stormed the complex.

Reset talks to a reporter who was trapped in the building during the takeover and brings you reaction from a range of Illinois lawmakers.

GUEST: Caitlyn Kim, DC reporter for Colorado Public Radio