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Trump tells supporters to 'stay peaceful' as protesters storm US Capitol

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Agence France-Presse

<div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img src="http://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2021/life/01/06/20210106-supporters-of-president-donald-trump-demonstrate-on-the-second-floor-of-the-us-capitol-washington-rtr.jpg"/><figcaption>Supporters of President Donald Trump demonstrate on the second floor of the US Capitol near the entrance to the Senate after breaching security defenses, in Washington, US, January 6, 2021. <em>Mike Theiler, Reuters</em></figcaption></figure></div><p>WASHINGTON - US President Donald Trump called for &quot;peaceful&quot; protests on Wednesday after his supporters stormed the Capitol following a rally during which he urged Congress to reject Democrat Joe Biden&#x27;s election victory.</p><p>&quot;Please support our Capitol Police and Law Enforcement,&quot; Trump said on Twitter more than an hour after protesters breached a security cordon.</p><p>&quot;They are truly on the side of our Country,&quot; Trump said. &quot;Stay peaceful!&quot;</p><p>The president tweeted again more than half an hour later as stunning scenes played out at the Capitol, with his supporters swarming the building and lawmakers going into lockdown. </p><p>&quot;I am asking for everyone at the US Capitol to remain peaceful,&quot; Trump said. &quot;No violence!</p><p>&quot;Remember, WE are the Party of Law &amp; Order -– respect the Law and our great men and women in Blue,&quot; he said. &quot;Thank you!&quot;</p><p>The House of Representatives and Senate went into recess as protesters disrupted a session called to certify the Electoral College votes from the November 3 presidential election.</p><p>Speaking at the rally before his supporters stormed the Capitol, Trump accused fellow Republicans who have refused to endorse his baseless claims of election fraud as &quot;weak.&quot;</p><p>&quot;You&#x27;ll never take back our country with weakness,&quot; Trump said. &quot;You have to show strength and you have to be strong.&quot;</p><div><strong>RELATED VIDEO</strong></div><figure class="op-interactive"><iframe height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/tmSGDGgJZVQ?enablejsapi=1" width="560"></iframe></figure><div class="iwantbar">Watch more in <a href="//www.iwantv.com.ph/">iWantv</a> or <a href="//tfc.tv/">TFC.tv</a></div>

<p>WASHINGTON - US President Donald Trump called for "peaceful" protests on Wednesday after his supporters stormed the Capitol following a rally during which he urged Congress to reject Democrat Joe Biden's election victory.<br /> </p>

WASHINGTON - US President Donald Trump called for "peaceful" protests on Wednesday after his supporters stormed the Capitol following a rally during which he urged Congress to reject Democrat Joe Biden's election victory.