Reporters : Lin Yan, Zhang Ting, Xu Jianan / Editor : Lin Yan / https://www.epochtimes.com/gb/21/1/6/n12671553.htm / Direct translation
Image : On Wednesday (January 6), during a joint meeting of the US Congress, violent clashes broke out in Congress and the certification process was interrupted. The parliamentarians plan to resume the meeting in the evening. The picture shows the explosion-proof police outside the Capitol. (Photo by Kevin Dietsch / Pool/ AFP)
On Wednesday (January 6), the U.S. Congress held a joint meeting to certify the results of the electoral colleges in the presidential elections of various states. The Arizona election results were the first to be challenged. As of about 2:30 pm on Wednesday, protesters from outside the Congress entered the Congress, the certification process was interrupted, members were evacuated, and the Capitol was blocked.
On Wednesday afternoon, as someone entered the U.S. Capitol, the Congress was holding a joint meeting to debate the first state of Arizona involving electoral fraud.
President Trump called for opposition to violence, peacekeeping, and instructed the National Guard of Virginia to rush to the capital, Washington DC. The National Guard of Maryland also rushed to DC. Then Trump released a video calling on the protesters to go home.
On Wednesday evening, Speaker Pelosi said that once Congress is cleared, the joint meeting can be resumed, and the leaders of Congress have decided to continue the certification process tonight. Republican Senator Josh Hawley tweeted on Wednesday afternoon that Congress "must return to work and get the job done."
After the conflict, according to the news from reporters at the scene, the Congressional Police just said that the Capitol Building was breached and the Congressional Police are investigating. At the same time, the Congressional Police have just issued a new blockade order to block all buildings in the Capitol.
"You can move around the whole building, but stay away from outside doors and windows. If you are outside, seek cover." The lockdown order reads.
"Thanks to the Congressional Police for protecting the House of Representatives. Protesters have the right to be protected by the Constitution, but I urge them to maintain peace," House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy (Kevin McCarthy) said on Twitter.
The following are real-time updates (Eastern Time):
23:50
Representative Jody Hice announced a challenge to Georgia's electoral vote, but because no senator came out to challenge, the opposition failed.
Hayes said that today, some senators seem to have withdrawn their opposition.
23:14
The House of Representatives challenged the Arizona election and failed, but 121 Republicans voted against it.
22:00
Rep. Matt Gaetz said in the lobby of the House of Representatives: "Some of the people who invaded the Capitol today are not Trump supporters. They are disguised as Trump supporters. In fact (they) are violent and terrorist. Member of the organization Antifa."
22:12
The Senate’s challenge to Arizona failed by a 93-6 vote. The six senators who voted against were: Josh Hawley, Ted Cruz, John Kennedy, Cindy Hyde-Smith (Cindy Hyde-Smith), Roger Marshall (Roger Marshall) and Tommy Tuberville (Tommy Tuberville).
Senate Republican leader McConnell said that the House of Representatives will probably complete the debate and voting on the Arizona electoral votes around 23:30-24.
21:50
The House of Representatives is preparing to vote on Arizona's electoral votes between 22:30 and 22:30 in the evening.
The Senate ended the Arizona debate at 22:00 and began voting.
As of 21:30, the Washington DC Police Department has arrested about 30 people who violated the curfew. The curfew starts at 18 o'clock.
21:30
Senator Josh Hawley still insisted on challenging the results of the Pennsylvania election in the Senate. This is one of several key states.
In response to the intrusion of protesters into Congress on Wednesday afternoon, he first said that violence would not achieve the goal; then, he introduced the importance of joint Congressional hearings.
"What we did tonight is actually very important, because for those who are worried about the integrity of the election, for those who are worried about what happened in November, this is the proper channel... (Congress) this is a legal place and you should listen. To these objections and concerns." Holly said. "We do need to investigate (election) violations and fraud. We do need a path forward together. We need to carry out election security reforms."
Holly introduced a number of violations of the law in Pennsylvania throughout the election process, and said that the Pennsylvania High Court refused to listen to these lawsuits and resolve doubts.
Rep. Matt Rosendale said in the lobby of the House of Representatives: "Today is definitely a bad day. I have been condemning and will continue to condemn political violence... But I will not be affected by mobs from the left or the right. Frightened.
I am opposed to electoral certification in certain disputed states. I will continue to work hard to ensure that our elections are free and safe, and every legitimate vote is counted, and every fraudulent vote is rejected. I want to thank law enforcement officers for their extraordinary bravery and dedication today. "
US media: Antifa rushes into Congress disguised as a protester
Trump supporters said that there were antifa (antifa) members disguised as protesters, mixed into the crowd and stormed into the U.S. Capitol. A retired military officer told the Washington Times that XRVision used its software to perform facial recognition on protesters, matching two Philadelphia Antifa members with two men in the Senate. The source provided photo matching to China Times.
One of them had tattoos, indicating that he was a Stalinist sympathizer. Antifa promotes anarchy through violence and hopes that the United States will become a country that supports Stalinism.
XRVision also identified another man. Although his connection with Antifa is not widely known, he appeared in the Heiminggui protests.
21:10
CNN, Bloomberg and other media reported that several senior aides of President Trump, including National Security Advisor Robert O'Brien, Deputy National Security Advisor Matt Pottinger, and Deputy Chief of Staff Chris Riddle (Chris Riddle) Liddell) is considering resigning.
Earlier, the White House First Lady spokesperson Stephanie Grisham and social media spokesperson Anna Cristina Niceta submitted their resignations.
20:45
The three Republican Senators James Lankford, Steve Daines and Kelly Loeffler, who had previously announced the challenge of the electoral vote, said in the conference hall that because of what happened today, they no longer Oppose the certification of electors.
The House of Representatives is expected to return to the lobby of the House of Representatives at 21 o'clock to continue the debate on the vote against the Arizona election.
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo issued a statement saying that at the request of the United States National Guard, he agreed to send 1,000 National Guards to Washington, DC. He said that the deployment is to assist in the transfer of power, and the estimated deployment time is two weeks.
20:37
McConnell said: "We will not succumb to violations or intimidation. We will return to our posts, and we will fulfill the obligations of the Constitution and our country. We will do this tonight."
McConnell said that despite the damage, Congress will continue the certification process.
20:25
On Wednesday night, Vice President Pence reconvened the joint meeting.
Pence said: "We defended the Capitol today. We will always be grateful for the men and women who stayed in their posts to defend this historic landmark."
"Those who wreak havoc in the Capitol today, you did not win. Violence has never won. Freedom will win. This is still the home of the people," he said.
20:08
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (Mitch McConnell) returned to his office. He and Minority Leader Chuck Schumer both said they would speak at the beginning of the Senate meeting.
19:55
A large number of senators left the safe place in the Capitol and returned to the conference hall. Senator John Hoeven told CNN that they are "speeding up the process."
Senator Josh Hawley did not respond when asked if he still opposed the electoral vote in Pennsylvania, and Senator Roger Marshall did not respond to challenge the electoral vote in Georgia and Pennsylvania. The problem.
19:41
Before 8pm on Wednesday, Vice President Mike Pence had returned to the Senate.
"Vice President Mike Pence) has returned to the Senate. He has never left the Capitol. The Vice President maintains regular contact with the House and Senate leadership, the Capitol Police, the Department of Justice and the Department of Defense in an effort to ensure the Capitol (security) and renewal Convene a joint meeting of Congress. Now we will complete the people's (entrusted) affairs." Pence's spokesperson said.
A person familiar with the matter said that the US Secret Service asked Pence to leave the Capitol and everything was ready, but Pence wanted to stay on the scene.
Another source said that once the joint congressional meeting resumes tonight, "he (Pence) will perform his duties."
19:34
Twitter said on Wednesday that it had locked President Trump’s account for 12 hours and warned for the first time that it might be permanently suspended.
Twitter stated: "We requested the removal of three (Trump's) @realDonaldTrump tweets because they repeatedly violated our Citizen Integrity Policy."
"This means that after deleting these tweets, @realDonaldTrump's account will be locked for 12 hours. If the tweets are not deleted, the account will remain locked." Twitter said.
Twitter added: "Future violations...will cause the @realDonaldTrump account to be permanently deactivated."
19:09
Sources from The Hill revealed that the chambers of the House of Representatives and the Senate are being cleaned up, so the entire Senate and House of Representatives can resume procedures after 8pm.
It is unclear whether the House of Representatives and Senate intend to meet all night long, or how long the certification process will last.
18:56
Twitter deleted several Trump’s tweets on Wednesday night, including a video tweet calling supporters to go home, and a tweet again calling supporters to go home peacefully. Trump's tweet that Vice President Mike Pence lacked the "courage" to do the necessary was also deleted.
18:42
In a letter to colleagues, Speaker of the House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi announced that once Congress is cleared, the joint meeting can be resumed. Congress leaders have decided to certify Biden's victory tonight.
"After negotiating with (Democratic congressional leader) Hoyer and (Democratic) party whip Clyburn, and after calling the Pentagon, the Department of Justice and the Vice President, we decided to Continue (certification) tonight. Leader Hoyer will issue more guidance later today." She said.
18:31
After the curfew was enacted, the crowd around the US Capitol decreased.
After the curfew was enforced at 6 pm Eastern time on Wednesday, crowds near the US Capitol began to evacuate.
As of 6:25 pm, a large group of people left the Capitol.
18:28
Three diplomatic sources told CNN that American diplomats abroad were told that all social media posts would be suspended in light of the conflict on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, a measure usually only taken during terrorist attacks and major natural disasters.
The Undersecretary of Public Affairs sent a message to American diplomats overseas, ordering them to suspend posting on their social media accounts and delete all planned content published on Facebook, Hootsuite and Twitter until further notice.
The news also said that posts originally planned to be posted on the flagship social media account of the State Council are also being frozen.
18:27
District of Columbia police confirmed that the woman who was shot in the Capitol has died
"Yes, the adult woman who was shot in the Capitol was pronounced dead at the district hospital." Metropolitan Police Department spokesperson Dustin Sternbeck said.
Sternbeck said: "There will be more details because this is still an ongoing MPD investigation."
18:16
President Trump once again tweeted that these were the events and events that occurred when the sacred and overwhelming election victory was unceremoniously and viciously stripped from the hands of the great patriots who had suffered serious and unfavorable treatment for a long time. Fair treatment.
"Go home with love and peace. Always remember this day!" he wrote.
This tweet was quickly deleted by Twitter.
18:10
Acting Attorney General Jeffrey A. Rosen issued a statement on Wednesday night, calling the violence in the U.S. Capitol "an intolerable attack on our basic democratic system."
18:05
Sources said that congressional leaders pushed for the completion of election certification tonight.
Several people familiar with the matter told CNN that congressional leaders are pushing to complete the certification process tonight.
Two senator sources familiar with the conversation told CNN that while the senators are waiting to return to the Senate meeting and resume the certification process, some senators are using this time to try to persuade those who plan to oppose the elections in Georgia and Pennsylvania. Republican senators who voted for the results, let them back down after concluding the debate on the Arizona election results.
It is unclear whether these efforts will succeed. For example, this requires Republican Senator Josh Hawley to back down in a very public manner.
18:03
A man climbing on the scaffolding of the U.S. Capitol is in critical condition after falling
People familiar with the matter said he was taken to the hospital for treatment in a critical condition.
On January 6, the crowd stormed the Congress, but the police blocked it. (OLIVIER DOULIERY/AFP via Getty Images)
18:02
NBC reporter Pete Williams quoted several law enforcement officials as saying that the woman was shot dead.
1801
The governor of Virginia declared a state of emergency in response to the conflict in the U.S. Capitol
Virginia Governor Ralph Northam (Ralph Northam) said that he will issue a state of emergency and set it to start at 6 pm Eastern time. There is a curfew in the Arlington and Alexandria areas near Washington.
18:00
The Politico reporter tweeted at 17:55 in the afternoon that the senators were meeting behind closed doors.
17:55
A reporter said that the Congressional Security Officer announced that the U.S. Capitol is now safe.
17:50
The lawmakers said they are committed to completing the joint meeting tonight.
Democratic Senator Joe Manchin told CNN while leaving a safe place with other senators that there is a belief that Congress will complete the certification of the Electoral College vote tonight.
Manchin said that the riots that occurred will not "drive us away."
He said that he thinks the joint meeting will still be held in the Capitol, but he is not sure.
Republican Senator Josh Hawley said on Twitter this afternoon that Congress "must return to work and get the job done."
17:46
The lawmakers said that the staff were able to take out electoral votes before the crowd rushed into the Senate meeting. Senator Jeff Merkley tweeted a photo of the electoral college ballot at the Senate venue. Merkley said that the Senate staff "rescued" the votes before people entered the Senate floor.
17:37
The police retreated the crowd on the west side of the Capitol.
17:35
DC Metropolitan Police Chief Robert Contee said at least 13 people were arrested, all of whom were from outside the country.
Kandy said several military officers were being treated for injuries and the authorities confiscated several weapons.
17:20
He Jinli called for an end to the violence in the Capitol on Twitter. She said that by joining Biden, she called for an end to the attacks on the Capitol and on national civil servants. "Let democracy work and move on," she said.
17:17
The House of Representatives, Senate Democratic leaders and Joe Biden called on President Trump to ask all protesters to leave the U.S. Capitol because of reports of breaches and shootings on Wednesday.
Biden said in a televised speech at around 4 pm that Trump should be on TV "now" to address the protesters and let them go home.
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said that she and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer wrote that they "call on President Trump to require all protesters to leave the U.S. Capitol and Congressional grounds immediately."
17:15
Along with the large-scale protests near the US Capitol, there were also protests in the state legislatures of some states, including Salem, Oregon, Atlanta, Georgia, and Denver, Colorado.
16:54
Before the riot broke out, the U.S. Congress only certified the Electoral College votes submitted by two states, 9 Electoral College votes from Alabama and 3 votes from Alaska. All 12 votes were voted for President Trump. There were 538 electoral votes in total.
16:44
Republican Senator Holly issued a statement saying that the violence must stop, those who attacked the police and the lawbreakers must be prosecuted, and Congress must return to work and complete its work.
16:34
Republican National Committee (RNC) committee communications director Michael Ahrens told CNN that the headquarters of RNC was cleared on Wednesday because a suspicious device was found nearby.
The RNC headquarters is only a few blocks from the US Capitol. Aarens said the evacuation occurred about an hour ago.
An RNC official told CNN that a pipe bomb was found on the ground outside the headquarters along the walls of the headquarters. The RNC official said the device was safely detonated by the police.
A Democratic person familiar with the matter told CNN that the Democratic National Committee was also evacuated on Wednesday because a suspicious package was being investigated nearby.
16:24
President Trump tweeted a video calling on the protesters to return home safely. He said that he knew the protesters were hurt, but he didn't want anyone to be hurt anymore.
He said this was a rigged election. Someone stole the election from him, from the protesters and from the United States, but he still hopes that the protesters will go home and that they will go home safely.
"Go home, we love you, you are special. We know how you feel!"
Twitter deleted the tweet on Wednesday night.
16:22
The House of Representatives, Senate Democratic leaders and Joe Biden called on President Trump to ask all protesters to leave the U.S. Capitol because of reports of breaches and shootings on Wednesday.
Biden said in a televised speech at around 4 pm that Trump should be on TV "now" to address the protesters and let them go home.
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said that she and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer wrote that they "call on President Trump to require all protesters to leave the U.S. Capitol and Congressional grounds immediately."
16:20
According to Douglas Buchanan, the main communications channel for the Fire and Emergency Medical Services Bureau in Washington, DC, at least one police officer was hit by pepper spray and taken to a district hospital.
Buchanan also said that there were other people who were treated and sent to the hospital that day, from a cardiac arrest to multiple fractures after someone fell off the scaffold at the west end of the US Capitol.
16:15
Biden delivered a speech at the Queen's Theater in Delaware, saying that the democratic work should continue...The President's words are very important... Therefore, I call on President Trump to speak on national television now... and demand an end to the siege.
16:12
Speaker Nancy Pelosi's congressional office was broken into.
16:02
After the U.S. Capitol was breached, the Department of Defense has activated the entire Washington, DC National Guard.
Jonathan Hoffman, the chief spokesperson of the Pentagon, said, "The SAR Guard has been mobilized to provide support to the federal law enforcement agencies in the SAR. Acting (Defense) Secretary Miller has been in contact with Congressional leadership. The White House spokesperson McCarthy has also been cooperating with the SAR government. The response of law enforcement agencies will be led by the Department of Justice."
15:57
Rep. Jason Crow just updated his tweet that he and several members of Congress have been trapped in the Chamber of the House of Representatives for a while because someone tried to smash the door.
"We don't know how to get out, but the police in the Capitol may be able to clear a route to let us out. We are all protected in a safe place now."
15:56
Congressional Democratic leaders, including Senate Minority Leader Schumer and House Majority Leader Pelosi issued a joint statement: "We call on President Trump to require all protesters to leave the U.S. Capitol and Capitol Square immediately."
15:55
The Acting Secretary of Homeland Security Chad Wolf is currently on a week-long diplomatic visit to the Middle East. He condemned what was happening in the Capitol and said on Twitter: "Violence in any form is unacceptable."
"No one has the right to attack any federal agency, regardless of motive. The violent opportunists on the grounds of the US Capitol must be held accountable. We have a proud history of resolving differences through peaceful means," he said.
15:51
Multiple sources told CNN that multiple police officers were injured and at least one was taken to the hospital.
MSNBC said that in addition to those who were shot in the Capitol in critical condition, five other people, including a law enforcement officer, have also been taken to the hospital.
15:46
Republican House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (Kevin McCarthy) said he talked to President Trump about the mob besieging the U.S. Capitol.
"I called him. I think we need to make a statement. Make sure we can calm everyone down. Now, I don't know who these people are. I haven't received any reports." He said.
15:45
Facing the riots and crisis in Washington, Biden will speak in the afternoon. Biden will speak at the Queen's Theatre in downtown Wilmington, Delaware.
An assistant to Biden told CNN that Biden has been watching developments in Washington DC and hopes to resolve the escalating violent protests.
He was going to say "it's time to turn the page", but he is still considering exactly how to say it.
15:44
John R Lott Jr., an external adviser to the Department of Justice, tweeted: “Obviously, President Trump has stated that people (participated in the violence) should be held accountable. We must find out the reasons behind and hold them accountable.”
15:43
The windows of the US Capitol were broken. The video shot in the U.S. Capitol showed that some people broke the glass of the window and then climbed through the broken glass window.
15:42
The rioters in the Senate have been eliminated. An official told CNN that they have successfully cleared the crowd from the flank of the Senate building, and they are clearing them from the east and west gates of the Capitol.
The situation in the Senate seemed to calm down. It is not yet certain what is going on in the House of Representatives.
15:41
White House spokesperson Kayleigh McEnany tweeted that in accordance with President Trump’s instructions, the National Guard is on its way to DC and they will be with other federal protection agencies.
We reiterate President Trump’s call to oppose violence and maintain peace.
15:39
The violence and vandalism in the U.S. Capitol must stop, and it must stop now. Relevant personnel must respect law enforcement personnel and leave the building immediately.
Peaceful protest is the right of every American, but the attack on our Capitol will not be tolerated, and (we) will prosecute the persons concerned according to law to the greatest extent possible.
15:37
The New York Times quoted Virginia National Guard officials as saying that 200 state police officers were sent to Washington, DC.
15:36
Republican U.S. Senator Ted Cruz from Texas urged the rioters to "stop immediately."
Cruz said those who rushed into the Capitol need to stop immediately. The Constitution protects peaceful protests, but violence (whether it is left or right) is always wrong. Those who engage in violent activities are harming what they support.
15:33
According to two people familiar with the matter, a woman was shot in the top of the Capitol in a critical condition.
The source was unable to provide more details about the circumstances of the shooting.
15:30
In response to the breach of the Capitol, McKinsey, the minority leader of the House of Representatives, accepted the media and said: "This is not America anymore... I am extremely sad and disappointed by the way our country looks at this moment... This is not the American way. The protection of the First Amendment. It must stop now."
15:26
People familiar with the matter said that the leadership of the House of Representatives and the Senate are safe and in an undisclosed location.
Another member said that members of the House of Representatives have been evacuated to a location.
The U.S. Capitol Police are working hard to first ensure the safety of the second floor of the Capitol and then expand from there.
Outside the Capitol, the Washington Metropolitan Police Department continued to gather in large numbers, but no major action has been taken against the crowds yet.
15:25
Rep. Mo Brooks tweeted to reveal the situation of the House of Representatives. He said: "As far as I know, the House of Representatives has completed the evacuation. Everyone is safe. The evacuation was urgent but in order. During the evacuation, loud protests were heard echoing. Hall of the Capitol. Thanks to the Congressional Police! When the House of Representatives evacuated, the Congressional Police rushed to the place we just left. (Currently, everyone) awaits further instructions."
15:23
The minority leader of the House of Representatives, McKinsey, said he spoke Mandarin in Sichuan and urged a statement to calm the protesters.
15:21
Acting Deputy Secretary of Homeland Security Ken Cuccinelli warned demonstrators on Twitter, “If you enter the Capitol in violation of the police order, you must leave. There is a suitable place to resolve the grievance. But this It’s not a solution."
15:19
Trump once again tweeted: "I ask everyone in the U.S. Capitol to keep peace. No violence! Remember, we are on the side of law and order-respect the law and the outstanding men and women of our police. Thank you!"
15:16
According to a reporter on the scene of the House of Representatives, members of the House of Representatives are receiving gas masks under their seats.
"McGovern, Chairman of the Rules Committee, is telling members that there is tear gas in the rotunda, grabbing the mask under the seat and preparing to put it on. Everyone is terrified. The members are all wearing gas masks." Say.
Everyone in the chamber of the House of Representatives was told to move to the cloakroom.
The reporter said that there are about 100 people in the House of Representatives.
15:15
MSNBC reported that a stretcher carried a person who looked like a protester and was seriously injured.
15:10
Senator Marsha Blackburn, who is ready to challenge the election results, tweeted: “These actions by the demonstrators in the U.S. Capitol are despicable and unacceptable. Although I am safe and found a shelter, these protests have allowed us to Unable to fulfill their constitutional obligations. I condemn them in the strongest terms. We are a country ruled by law."
15:00
The security situation in the White House has escalated. White House staff and reporters can enter and exit, but now uniformed police officers are patrolling the field with assault rifles.
In addition, after President Trump participated in a rally and returned to the White House earlier, there were Marines guarding the west wing. The Marines later entered inside, indicating that Trump is not currently in the Oval Office.
An armed confrontation broke out at the front door of the House of Representatives, and the police drew their guns at the people trying to reach the front door.
Assistant He Jinli said that He Jinli, who participated in the election of the Electoral College in Congress this afternoon, is also safe, but declined to say where she is now.
Senator Ron Johnson, who participated in the challenge election, tweeted: "The professionalism of the Capitol Police is amazing. I sincerely thank them for their work and condemn all illegal activities."
14:53
Mayor Bowser issued a city-wide curfew on Wednesday, starting at 6 o'clock in the evening and ending at 6 o'clock in the morning on Thursday (January 7). The necessary staff including medical personnel and media personnel are not restricted.
Federal and local law enforcement agencies are investigating possible tubular bombs at multiple locations in Washington, DC
Respond to the report.
It is unclear whether these devices are real or a scam, but they are treated as real.
14:52
Vice President Pence has evacuated from the US Capitol. After the crowd broke into the Capitol, the electoral college certification voting has been suspended.
14:50
A congressman confirmed to CNN that the House of Representatives is being evacuated. According to reports, someone who had broken into the Capitol was heard knocking on the floor of the House of Representatives.
14:46
On-site reporter Jan Jekielek of The Epoch Times confirmed that some members of the media had also been evacuated. As of 1:55 pm, the evacuation order appeared to have ended.
The reporter saw that it seemed that supporters of President Trump (Trump) and others marched towards the Capitol and hit the roadblocks.
Officials told Fox News that in addition to the Cannon Building office building, the Madison Library of Congress building was also evacuated.
The right-wing group "Pride Boys" stated on the social media site Parler that "Patriots are attacking the Capitol" and released a video of the Capitol.
14: 38
President Trump tweeted: "Please support our congressional police and law enforcement. They are indeed on the side of our country. Please keep peace!"
14:35
Rep. Mo Brooks tweeted: "Tear gas was scattered in the rotunda of the Capitol.
The congressman was ordered to pick up the gas mask under the chair in order to leave quickly! "
14:10
Senator Cruz said that American democracy is in crisis. He said that both parties should be more aware that "democracy is in crisis."
Cruz also said that he wanted to say to Republicans who plan to vote against challenging the Arizona election results, "I understand your concerns, but I urge you to stop and think about it if we vote without considering the The existence of allegations of illegality and fraud, what does this mean for nearly half of the citizens who believe that this election was rigged? I believe there is a better way. The leader just talked about shelving the election. Let me be clear , I am not advocating that this election be shelved."
Cruz also reminded colleagues that if you vote against challenging the election results, tens of millions of Americans will regard voting against as a statement, "that is, voter fraud is not important, it is not true, and should not be taken seriously." .
"I believe that this will jeopardize the legitimacy of this election and future elections." Cruz said.
14:05
Trump 33 minutes ago-Mike Pence did not have the courage to do what should be done to protect our country and the Constitution, and to provide states with an opportunity to certify the facts of corrections, not the ones previously required to be certified Fraud or false results. The United States demands the truth!
14:00
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer said that those who oppose the Electoral College vote are a "minority" group and will lose."
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said in his opening speech on the Arizona election results debate that today’s vote will be his "most important election in history."
He said: "This will be the most important vote in my history. President Trump claimed that the election was stolen. These claims range from specific local allegations to constitutional arguments to general conspiracy theories."
Several senators will participate in the debate next.
13:45
The first controversial state to be challenged is Arizona. The state's Federal Republican Representative Paul Gosar (Paul Gosar) opposes the results of the electoral vote in his state. At the same time, about 60 members of the House of Representatives and one senator joined the challenge of the state’s election results. After Gosala raised his objections, many MPs applauded him.
The senator who challenged was Ted Cruz. Cruz said that if we do not consider illegal and fraudulent conduct in the election when voting, what this means to nearly half of the people who believe that the election was rigged.
In view of the fact that at least one member of the Senate each challenged the results of the Arizona election, the Senate President and Vice President Pence, who presided over the joint meeting, said that their opposition complied with the law, and therefore announced that the members of the two houses will debate separately.
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