January 6th attack on the United States Capitol

On January 6, 2021, a group organized mainly by far-right activists' supporters of former President Donald Trump stormed the United States Capitol in an attempt to disrupt the certification of the 2020 presidential election. The insurrection on Capitol Hill resulted in the deaths of five people, including a Capitol police officer, and numerous injuries.

The attack on the Capitol was preceded by a rally held by President Trump at the White House, during which he made several false claims about the election being stolen from him and encouraged his supporters to march on the Capitol. A large group of Trump supporters then made their way to the Capitol, where they breached the building's security, and some of the rioters armed entered the Senate chambers, where they vandalized property and fought with law enforcement.

Politicians and public figures from both parties widely condemned the attack on the Capitol. The House of Representatives later impeached President Trump for his role in inciting the riot.

The attack on the Capitol was a significant moment in American history and has led to increased scrutiny of the role of social media and other platforms in spreading disinformation and inciting violence.