In pictures: The chaos Donald Trump's supporters created at Capitol Hill

SUMMARY

Supporters of President Donald Trump stormed the US Capitol on Wednesday and forced lawmakers into hiding, in a stunning attempt to overturn America's presidential election.

By CNBCTV18.comJan 7, 2021 9:00:52 PM IST (Published)

Members of the National Guard take position as supporters of President Donald Trump gather outside the US Capitol building during a protest against the certification of the 2020 US presidential election results by the US Congress.

Trump supporters try to break through a police barrier.

Trump supporters near Capitol Hill in Washington.

Supporters of President Donald Trump climb the west wall of the Capitol in Washington.

Pro-Trump protester clash with Capitol police during a rally to contest the certification of the 2020 US presidential election results by the US Congress, at the US Capitol Building.

Members of the Oath Keepers are seen among supporters of US President Donald Trump at the US Capitol during a protest against the certification of the 2020 US presidential election results by the Congress.

Capitol Police try to hold back protesters outside the east doors to the House side of the US Capitol.

Police with guns drawn watch as protesters try to break into the House Chamber at the US Capitol.

Lawmakers evacuate the floor as protesters try to break into the House Chamber.

People shelter in the House gallery as protesters try to break into the House Chamber at the Capitol.