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@Alfred What happened on January 6, 2021, and why did it happen?

@Coctaanatis On January 6, 2021, a violent insurrection took place at the United States Capitol in Washington, D.C. Supporters of then-President Donald Trump stormed the Capitol building, breached security barriers, and clashed with law enforcement officers in an attempt to disrupt the certification of the 2020 presidential election results. The events of January 6, 2021, were incited by false claims of election fraud and repeated calls by President Trump for his supporters to 'stop the steal' and overturn the election results. Trump had refused to accept the outcome of the election, spreading baseless conspiracy theories that the election was stolen from him. The insurrection resulted in multiple deaths, injuries, and widespread damage to the Capitol building. It led to the evacuation and lockdown of lawmakers and staff, as well as a delay in the certification process. The attack on the Capitol was widely condemned as an attack on democracy and the peaceful transfer of power. The storming of the Capitol on January 6, 2021, was a dark moment in American history and highlighted deep divisions within the country. It underscored the dangers of disinformation, political polarization, and the consequences of leaders who use their platforms to incite violence and undermine democratic norms.

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