Rioters egged on by US President Donald Trump force their way into the Capitol Rotunda in Washington on Wednesday. Photo: EPA-EFE Rioters egged on by US President Donald Trump force their way into the Capitol Rotunda in Washington on Wednesday. Photo: EPA-EFE
Rioters egged on by US President Donald Trump force their way into the Capitol Rotunda in Washington on Wednesday. Photo: EPA-EFE
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Congress assault calls for US to search its soul

  • Disturbing scenes involving supporters of Donald Trump in a country that portrays itself as champion of democracy reflect danger of populism among those who feel marginalised

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Updated: 2:08am, 8 Jan, 2021

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Rioters egged on by US President Donald Trump force their way into the Capitol Rotunda in Washington on Wednesday. Photo: EPA-EFE Rioters egged on by US President Donald Trump force their way into the Capitol Rotunda in Washington on Wednesday. Photo: EPA-EFE
Rioters egged on by US President Donald Trump force their way into the Capitol Rotunda in Washington on Wednesday. Photo: EPA-EFE
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