Cardi B, Bette Midler and other stars react as pro-Trump rioters storm U.S. Capitol

Brian Niemietz

The whole world watched as right-wing zealots stormed the U.S. capitol Wednesday with hopes of stopping lawmakers from certifying the election of President-elect Joe Biden amid baseless conspiracy theories of election fraud promoted by the outgoing president. The chaos didn’t go unnoticed by the Americans who inspire and entertain the nation.

In this file photo, Singer/Actress Bette Midler at the premiere of "The Politician" in New York on September 26, 2019.
In this file photo, Singer/Actress Bette Midler at the premiere of "The Politician" in New York on September 26, 2019.


In this file photo, Singer/Actress Bette Midler at the premiere of "The Politician" in New York on September 26, 2019. (ANGELA WEISS/)

Few people were busier on Twitter than singer and longtime Donald Trump critic Bette Midler, whose tweets can’t all be published in a family newspaper. The “Wind Beneath My Wings Singer” took a page from the president’s playbook and wrote one PG-rated tweet all in caps, then wrapped things up with an exclamation mark.

“YOU CALLED FOR THIS INSURRECTION. YOU ARE 100% RESPONSIBLE FOR THIS,” the Divine Miss M tweeted. “DON’T TRY TO HIDE BEHIND FAKE RHETORIC AND SUDDENLY PRETEND YOU DIDN’T! WE HEARD YOU, AND YOU ARE A TRAITOR!”

She also retweeted pundit Bill Kristol’s call for Trump to be impeached again, immediately.

Horror writer Stephen King called for the president to diffuse the situation by admitting he lost the election and recognizing Biden’s victory.

“The only thing that might stop this is for Donald Trump to concede the election,” he wrote.

President Trump eventually told supporters who descended on the Capitol to go home, but continued pushing the the election fraud rumors that led to Wednesday’s troubles.

King also retweeted support for Trump to be impeached for his role in the attack on the Capitol.

Actor Michael Rapaport ranted that the MAGA supporters who raided the nation’s Capitol would have been treated differently if they were black protesters.

“This is a f---king shame!” he said in a video in which he’s watching the chaos unfold on television. “I don’t like to throw around the race sh-t — (but) look at this sh-t! This isn’t a Denny’s, this isn’t a Burger King, this is the Capitol — the Capitol building of the United States!”

Singer Cardi B was wondering the same thing as she looked back on the Black Lives Matter protests following the death of George Floyd while in police custody.

“The irony is pretty funny.........weren’t people just wild animals in the summer for demanding justice and now?” the Bronx-bred superstar asked. “Let me just watch.”

“The Tonight Show” bandleader Questlove noted that Black Lives Matter protesters never raided the U.S. Capitol, stormed the floor and made themselves at home.

“Make no mistake: if this was Black Lives Matter protest? Y’all think BLM in Pelosi’s chair wouldn’t have been dealt with?” he said.

The drummer also called for Twitter to shut down the president’s account so he can’t incite more chaos.

Even Captain America felt the villains who raided the Capitol were treated rather gently in comparison to the “thugs” President Trump lambasted in the aftermath of Floyd’s killing.

“I’m speechless,” actor Chris Evans tweeted. “Just think of the carnage had they not been white.”

Comedian Rosie O’Donnell, who like Midler has a long-running feud with President Trump, wants to see the president hauled off by the police.

“Arrest Trump now,” she tweeted.

O’Donnell also called for the 25th Amendment to be invoked. That would relieve President Trump of his duties and put Vice President Mike Pence in charge during the final two weeks of the Trump administration.

Actress and activist Alyssa Milano retweeted the president himself in calling for the people who stormed the Capital to be held accountable.

“Remember when Trump Tweeted this?” she wrote, followed by a Trump tweet from July calling for “Anarchists, Agitators or Protesters who vandalize or damage” federal buildings to be sent to prison for a minimum of 10 years.

After violent protesters loyal to President Donald Trump stormed the U.S. Capitol today, a tactical team with ATF gathers in the Rotunda to provide security for the continuation of the joint session of the House and Senate to count the Electoral College votes cast in November's election, at the Capitol in Washington, Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021.
After violent protesters loyal to President Donald Trump stormed the U.S. Capitol today, a tactical team with ATF gathers in the Rotunda to provide security for the continuation of the joint session of the House and Senate to count the Electoral College votes cast in November's election, at the Capitol in Washington, Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021.
A flag that reads "Treason" is visible on the ground in the early morning hours of Thursday, Jan. 7, 2021, after protesters stormed the Capitol in Washington on Wednesday.
A flag that reads "Treason" is visible on the ground in the early morning hours of Thursday, Jan. 7, 2021, after protesters stormed the Capitol in Washington on Wednesday.
Rep. Andy Kim, D-N.J., cleans up debris and personal belongings strewn across the floor of the Rotunda in the early morning hours of Thursday, Jan. 7, 2021, after protesters stormed the Capitol in Washington on Wednesday.
Rep. Andy Kim, D-N.J., cleans up debris and personal belongings strewn across the floor of the Rotunda in the early morning hours of Thursday, Jan. 7, 2021, after protesters stormed the Capitol in Washington on Wednesday.
A man takes a photo of broken windows near the Rotunda in the early morning hours of Thursday, Jan. 7, 2021, after protesters stormed the Capitol in Washington on Wednesday.
A man takes a photo of broken windows near the Rotunda in the early morning hours of Thursday, Jan. 7, 2021, after protesters stormed the Capitol in Washington on Wednesday.
Sen. Tim Scott, R-S.C., stops to look at the damage in the early morning hours of Thursday, Jan. 7, 2021, after protesters stormed the Capitol in Washington on Wednesday.
Sen. Tim Scott, R-S.C., stops to look at the damage in the early morning hours of Thursday, Jan. 7, 2021, after protesters stormed the Capitol in Washington on Wednesday.
Debris and personal belongings are strewn across the floor of the Rotunda in the early morning hours after protesters stormed the Capitol on Wednesday in Washington, Thursday, Jan. 7, 2021.
Debris and personal belongings are strewn across the floor of the Rotunda in the early morning hours after protesters stormed the Capitol on Wednesday in Washington, Thursday, Jan. 7, 2021.
U.S. Capitol Police officers walk through the Rotunda as they and other federal police forces responded as violent protesters loyal to President Donald Trump stormed the U.S. Capitol today, at the Capitol in Washington, Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021.
U.S. Capitol Police officers walk through the Rotunda as they and other federal police forces responded as violent protesters loyal to President Donald Trump stormed the U.S. Capitol today, at the Capitol in Washington, Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021.
Dust and a gas mask are visible on the ground in the early morning hours of Thursday, Jan. 7, 2021, after protesters stormed the Capitol in Washington on Wednesday.
Dust and a gas mask are visible on the ground in the early morning hours of Thursday, Jan. 7, 2021, after protesters stormed the Capitol in Washington on Wednesday.
Members of the U.S. Secret Service Counter Assault Team walk through the Rotunda as they and other federal police forces responded as violent protesters loyal to President Donald Trump stormed the U.S. Capitol today, at the Capitol in Washington, Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021.
Members of the U.S. Secret Service Counter Assault Team walk through the Rotunda as they and other federal police forces responded as violent protesters loyal to President Donald Trump stormed the U.S. Capitol today, at the Capitol in Washington, Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021.
An ATF police officer cleans up debris and personal belongings strewn across the floor of the Rotunda in the early morning hours of Thursday, Jan. 7, 2021, after protesters stormed the Capitol in Washington on Wednesday.
An ATF police officer cleans up debris and personal belongings strewn across the floor of the Rotunda in the early morning hours of Thursday, Jan. 7, 2021, after protesters stormed the Capitol in Washington on Wednesday.
A U.S. Capitol Police officer walks past damage in the early morning hours of Thursday, Jan. 7, 2021, after protesters stormed the Capitol in Washington on Wednesday.
A U.S. Capitol Police officer walks past damage in the early morning hours of Thursday, Jan. 7, 2021, after protesters stormed the Capitol in Washington on Wednesday.
Rep. Andy Kim, D-N.J., helps ATF police officers clean up debris and personal belongings strewn across the floor of the Rotunda in the early morning hours of Thursday, Jan. 7, 2021, after protesters stormed the Capitol in Washington on Wednesday.
Rep. Andy Kim, D-N.J., helps ATF police officers clean up debris and personal belongings strewn across the floor of the Rotunda in the early morning hours of Thursday, Jan. 7, 2021, after protesters stormed the Capitol in Washington on Wednesday.
Members of the U.S. Secret Service Counter Assault Team walk through the Rotunda as they and other federal police forces responded as violent protesters loyal to President Donald Trump stormed the U.S. Capitol today, at the Capitol in Washington, Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021.
Members of the U.S. Secret Service Counter Assault Team walk through the Rotunda as they and other federal police forces responded as violent protesters loyal to President Donald Trump stormed the U.S. Capitol today, at the Capitol in Washington, Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021.
Authorities secure the area outside the U.S. Capitol, Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, in Washington.
Authorities secure the area outside the U.S. Capitol, Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, in Washington.
Members of the National Guard assist police officers in dispersing protesters who are gathering at the U.S. Capitol Building on January 6, 2021 in Washington, DC.
Members of the National Guard assist police officers in dispersing protesters who are gathering at the U.S. Capitol Building on January 6, 2021 in Washington, DC.
Members of the National Guard arrive to secure the area outside the U.S. Capitol, Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, in Washington.
Members of the National Guard arrive to secure the area outside the U.S. Capitol, Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, in Washington.
A pro-Trump mob breaks into the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021 in Washington, DC. Congress held a joint session today to ratify President-elect Joe Biden's 306-232 Electoral College win over President Donald Trump.
A pro-Trump mob breaks into the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021 in Washington, DC. Congress held a joint session today to ratify President-elect Joe Biden's 306-232 Electoral College win over President Donald Trump.
U.S. Capitol Police stand to detain protesters outside of the House Chamber during a joint session of Congress on January 06, 2021, in Washington, DC.
U.S. Capitol Police stand to detain protesters outside of the House Chamber during a joint session of Congress on January 06, 2021, in Washington, DC.
A protester supporting U.S. President Donald Trump jumps from the public gallery to the floor of the Senate chamber at the U.S. Capitol Building on January 06, 2021, in Washington, DC.
A protester supporting U.S. President Donald Trump jumps from the public gallery to the floor of the Senate chamber at the U.S. Capitol Building on January 06, 2021, in Washington, DC.
Members of congress run for cover as protesters try to enter the House Chamber during a joint session of Congress on January 06, 2021, in Washington, DC.
Members of congress run for cover as protesters try to enter the House Chamber during a joint session of Congress on January 06, 2021, in Washington, DC.
A pro-Trump mob gathers inside the Senate chamber in the U.S. Capitol after groups stormed the building on January 06, 2021, in Washington, DC.
A pro-Trump mob gathers inside the Senate chamber in the U.S. Capitol after groups stormed the building on January 06, 2021, in Washington, DC.
U.S. Capitol Police draw their guns as protesters attempt to enter the House Chamber during a joint session of Congress on January 06, 2021, in Washington, DC.
U.S. Capitol Police draw their guns as protesters attempt to enter the House Chamber during a joint session of Congress on January 06, 2021, in Washington, DC.
A protester holds a Trump flag inside the U.S. Capitol Building near the Senate Chamber on Jan. 06, 2021, in Washington, DC. Congress held a joint session today to ratify President-elect Joe Biden's 306-232 Electoral College win over President Donald Trump. A group of Republican senators said they would reject the Electoral College votes of several states unless Congress appointed a commission to audit the election results.
A crowd of Trump supporters gathers outside as seen from inside the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021, in Washington, DC.
A crowd of Trump supporters gathers outside as seen from inside the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021, in Washington, DC.
Protesters enter the U.S. Capitol Building on January 06, 2021, in Washington, DC.
Protesters enter the U.S. Capitol Building on January 06, 2021, in Washington, DC.
Authorities stand guard outside the U.S. Capitol after supporters of President Donald Trump gathered on Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, in Washington.
Authorities stand guard outside the U.S. Capitol after supporters of President Donald Trump gathered on Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, in Washington.
Trump supporters arrive at a Capitol side entrance, Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, in Washington. As Congress prepares to affirm President-elect Joe Biden's victory, thousands of people have gathered to show their support for President Donald Trump and his claims of election fraud.
Trump supporters arrive at a Capitol side entrance, Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, in Washington. As Congress prepares to affirm President-elect Joe Biden's victory, thousands of people have gathered to show their support for President Donald Trump and his claims of election fraud.
A flag hangs between broken windows after President Donald Trump supporters tried to break through police barriers outside the U.S. Capitol, Wednesday, Jan 6, 2021.
A flag hangs between broken windows after President Donald Trump supporters tried to break through police barriers outside the U.S. Capitol, Wednesday, Jan 6, 2021.
Trump supporters gesture to U.S. Capitol Police in the hallway outside of the Senate chamber at the Capitol in Washington, Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021.
Trump supporters gesture to U.S. Capitol Police in the hallway outside of the Senate chamber at the Capitol in Washington, Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021.
Authorities walk toward the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, in Washington.
Authorities walk toward the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, in Washington.
U.S. Capitol Police hold protesters on the floor at gunpoint as protesters try to break into the House Chamber at the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, in Washington.
U.S. Capitol Police hold protesters on the floor at gunpoint as protesters try to break into the House Chamber at the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, in Washington.
Supporters of President Donald Trump stand inside the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, in Washington.
Supporters of President Donald Trump stand inside the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, in Washington.
Trump supporters gather outside the Capitol on Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, in Washington. As Congress prepares to affirm President-elect Joe Biden's victory, thousands of people have gathered to show their support for President Donald Trump and his claims of election fraud.
Trump supporters gather outside the Capitol on Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, in Washington. As Congress prepares to affirm President-elect Joe Biden's victory, thousands of people have gathered to show their support for President Donald Trump and his claims of election fraud.
Trump supporters are seen outside the Capitol, Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, in Washington. As Congress prepares to affirm President-elect Joe Biden's victory, thousands of people have gathered to show their support for President Donald Trump and his claims of election fraud.
Trump supporters are seen outside the Capitol, Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, in Washington. As Congress prepares to affirm President-elect Joe Biden's victory, thousands of people have gathered to show their support for President Donald Trump and his claims of election fraud.
Trump supporters clash with police and security forces as people try to storm the US Capitol Building in Washington, DC, on January 6, 2021.
Trump supporters clash with police and security forces as people try to storm the US Capitol Building in Washington, DC, on January 6, 2021.
Police hold back supporters of US President Donald Trump as they gather outside the US Capitol's Rotunda on January 6, 2021, in Washington, DC. Demonstrators breeched security and entered the Capitol as Congress debated the 2020 presidential election Electoral Vote Certification.
Police hold back supporters of US President Donald Trump as they gather outside the US Capitol's Rotunda on January 6, 2021, in Washington, DC. Demonstrators breeched security and entered the Capitol as Congress debated the 2020 presidential election Electoral Vote Certification.
A protester sits in the Senate Chamber on Jan. 6, 2021, in Washington, DC. Congress held a joint session today to ratify President-elect Joe Biden's 306-232 Electoral College win over President Donald Trump. Pro-Trump protesters have entered the U.S. Capitol building after mass demonstrations in the nation's capital.
A protester sits in the Senate Chamber on Jan. 6, 2021, in Washington, DC. Congress held a joint session today to ratify President-elect Joe Biden's 306-232 Electoral College win over President Donald Trump. Pro-Trump protesters have entered the U.S. Capitol building after mass demonstrations in the nation's capital.
Trump supporters clash with police and security forces as people try to storm the US Capitol in Washington D.C on January 6, 2021. Demonstrators breeched security and entered the Capitol as Congress debated the 2020 presidential election Electoral Vote Certification.
Trump supporters clash with police and security forces as people try to storm the US Capitol in Washington D.C on January 6, 2021. Demonstrators breeched security and entered the Capitol as Congress debated the 2020 presidential election Electoral Vote Certification.
Supporters of US President Donald Trump enter the US Capitol's Rotunda on January 6, 2021, in Washington, DC.
Supporters of US President Donald Trump enter the US Capitol's Rotunda on January 6, 2021, in Washington, DC.
Trump supporters clash with police and security forces, climbing scaffolding as they try to storm the US Capitol in Washington D.C on January 6, 2021.
Trump supporters clash with police and security forces, climbing scaffolding as they try to storm the US Capitol in Washington D.C on January 6, 2021.
Police officers in riot gear walk towards the U.S. Capitol as protesters enter the building on January 06, 2021 in Washington, DC. Trump supporters gathered in the nation's capital today to protest the ratification of President-elect Joe Biden's Electoral College victory over President Trump in the 2020 election.
Police officers in riot gear walk towards the U.S. Capitol as protesters enter the building on January 06, 2021 in Washington, DC. Trump supporters gathered in the nation's capital today to protest the ratification of President-elect Joe Biden's Electoral College victory over President Trump in the 2020 election.
Protesters enter the Senate Chamber on January 06, 2021, in Washington, DC. Congress held a joint session today to ratify President-elect Joe Biden's 306-232 Electoral College win over President Donald Trump. Pro-Trump protesters have entered the U.S. Capitol building after mass demonstrations in the nation's capital.
Protesters enter the Senate Chamber on January 06, 2021, in Washington, DC. Congress held a joint session today to ratify President-elect Joe Biden's 306-232 Electoral College win over President Donald Trump. Pro-Trump protesters have entered the U.S. Capitol building after mass demonstrations in the nation's capital.
Protesters enter the Senate Chamber on January 06, 2021, in Washington, DC.
Protesters enter the Senate Chamber on January 06, 2021, in Washington, DC.
Protesters gather on the U.S. Capitol Building on January 06, 2021, in Washington, DC.
Protesters gather on the U.S. Capitol Building on January 06, 2021, in Washington, DC.
Supporters of US President Donald Trump protest inside the US Capitol on January 6, 2021, in Washington, DC.
Supporters of US President Donald Trump protest inside the US Capitol on January 6, 2021, in Washington, DC.
U.S. Capitol police officers point their guns at a door that was vandalized in the House Chamber during a joint session of Congress on Jan. 06, 2021, in Washington, DC. Congress held a joint session today to ratify President-elect Joe Biden's 306-232 Electoral College win over President Donald Trump. A group of Republican senators said they would reject the Electoral College votes of several states unless Congress appointed a commission to audit the election results.
A man calls on people to raid the building as Trump supporters clash with police and security forces as they try to storm the US Capitol in Washington D.C on January 6, 2021.
A man calls on people to raid the building as Trump supporters clash with police and security forces as they try to storm the US Capitol in Washington D.C on January 6, 2021.
Protesters interact with Capitol Police inside the U.S. Capitol Building on January 06, 2021, in Washington, DC.
Protesters interact with Capitol Police inside the U.S. Capitol Building on January 06, 2021, in Washington, DC.
Supporters of US President Donald Trump enter the US Capitol's Rotunda on Jan. 6, 2021, in Washington, DC. Demonstrators breached security and entered the Capitol as Congress debated the 2020 presidential election Electoral Vote Certification.
Supporters of US President Donald Trump enter the US Capitol's Rotunda on Jan. 6, 2021, in Washington, DC. Demonstrators breached security and entered the Capitol as Congress debated the 2020 presidential election Electoral Vote Certification.
Trump supporters clash with police and security forces as they try to storm the US Capitol in Washington, DC on January 6, 2021.
Trump supporters clash with police and security forces as they try to storm the US Capitol in Washington, DC on January 6, 2021.
A supporter of US President Donald Trump sits inside the office of US Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi as he protests inside the US Capitol in Washington, DC, January 6, 2021.
A supporter of US President Donald Trump sits inside the office of US Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi as he protests inside the US Capitol in Washington, DC, January 6, 2021.
Trump supporters clash with police and security forces as people try to storm the US Capitol Building in Washington, DC, on January 6, 2021.
Trump supporters clash with police and security forces as people try to storm the US Capitol Building in Washington, DC, on January 6, 2021.
Protesters enter the U.S. Capitol Building on January 06, 2021, in Washington, DC.
Protesters enter the U.S. Capitol Building on January 06, 2021, in Washington, DC.
Protesters enter the U.S. Capitol Building on January 06, 2021, in Washington, DC.
Protesters enter the U.S. Capitol Building on January 06, 2021, in Washington, DC.
Supporters of US President Donald Trump protest inside the US Capitol on January 6, 2021, in Washington, DC.
Supporters of US President Donald Trump protest inside the US Capitol on January 6, 2021, in Washington, DC.
Trump supporters clash with police and security forces as they try to storm the US Capitol in Washington, DC on January 6, 2021.
Trump supporters clash with police and security forces as they try to storm the US Capitol in Washington, DC on January 6, 2021.
Protesters enter the U.S. Capitol Building on January 06, 2021, in Washington, DC. Congress held a joint session today to ratify President-elect Joe Biden's 306-232 Electoral College win over President Donald Trump. A group of Republican senators said they would reject the Electoral College votes of several states unless Congress appointed a commission to audit the election results.
Protesters enter the Senate Chamber on January 06, 2021, in Washington, DC. Congress held a joint session today to ratify President-elect Joe Biden's 306-232 Electoral College win over President Donald Trump. Pro-Trump protesters have entered the U.S. Capitol building after mass demonstrations in the nation's capital.
Protesters enter the Senate Chamber on January 06, 2021, in Washington, DC. Congress held a joint session today to ratify President-elect Joe Biden's 306-232 Electoral College win over President Donald Trump. Pro-Trump protesters have entered the U.S. Capitol building after mass demonstrations in the nation's capital.
People run in the halls as protesters try to break into the House Chamber at the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, in Washington.
People run in the halls as protesters try to break into the House Chamber at the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, in Washington.
U.S. Capitol Police with guns drawn stand near a barricaded door as protesters try to break into the House Chamber at the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, in Washington.
U.S. Capitol Police with guns drawn stand near a barricaded door as protesters try to break into the House Chamber at the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, in Washington.
A woman is helped up by police during a rally Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, at the Capitol in Washington. As Congress prepares to affirm President-elect Joe Biden's victory, thousands of people have gathered to show their support for President Donald Trump and his claims of election fraud.
A woman is helped up by police during a rally Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, at the Capitol in Washington. As Congress prepares to affirm President-elect Joe Biden's victory, thousands of people have gathered to show their support for President Donald Trump and his claims of election fraud.
People shelter in the House gallery as protesters try to break into the House Chamber at the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, in Washington.
People shelter in the House gallery as protesters try to break into the House Chamber at the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, in Washington.
U.S. Capitol Police hold protesters at gunpoint near the House Chamber inside the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, in Washington.
U.S. Capitol Police hold protesters at gunpoint near the House Chamber inside the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, in Washington.
People shelter in the House gallery as protesters try to break into the House Chamber at the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, in Washington.
People shelter in the House gallery as protesters try to break into the House Chamber at the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, in Washington.
People shelter in the House gallery as protesters try to break into the House Chamber at the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, in Washington.
People shelter in the House gallery as protesters try to break into the House Chamber at the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, in Washington.
Trump supporters try to break through a police barrier, Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, at the Capitol in Washington.
Trump supporters try to break through a police barrier, Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, at the Capitol in Washington.
Trump supporters try to break through a police barrier, Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, at the Capitol in Washington. As Congress prepares to affirm President-elect Joe Biden's victory, thousands of people have gathered to show their support for President Donald Trump and his claims of election fraud.
Trump supporters try to break through a police barrier, Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, at the Capitol in Washington. As Congress prepares to affirm President-elect Joe Biden's victory, thousands of people have gathered to show their support for President Donald Trump and his claims of election fraud.
Trump supporters try to break through a police barrier, Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, at the Capitol in Washington.
Trump supporters try to break through a police barrier, Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, at the Capitol in Washington.
Police keep a watch on demonstrators who tried to break through a police barrier, Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, at the Capitol in Washington. As Congress prepares to affirm President-elect Joe Biden's victory, thousands of people have gathered to show their support for President Donald Trump and his claims of election fraud.
Police keep a watch on demonstrators who tried to break through a police barrier, Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, at the Capitol in Washington. As Congress prepares to affirm President-elect Joe Biden's victory, thousands of people have gathered to show their support for President Donald Trump and his claims of election fraud.
Trump supporters try to break through a police barrier, Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, at the Capitol in Washington. As Congress prepares to affirm President-elect Joe Biden's victory, thousands of people have gathered to show their support for President Donald Trump and his claims of election fraud.
Trump supporters try to break through a police barrier, Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, at the Capitol in Washington. As Congress prepares to affirm President-elect Joe Biden's victory, thousands of people have gathered to show their support for President Donald Trump and his claims of election fraud.
Trump supporters try to break through a police barrier, Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, at the Capitol in Washington.
Trump supporters try to break through a police barrier, Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, at the Capitol in Washington.
Trump supporters try to break through a police barrier, Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, at the Capitol in Washington.
Trump supporters try to break through a police barrier, Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, at the Capitol in Washington.
People shelter in the House gallery as protesters try to break into the House Chamber at the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, in Washington.
People shelter in the House gallery as protesters try to break into the House Chamber at the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, in Washington.
Trump supporters rally Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, at the Capitol in Washington. As Congress prepares to affirm President-elect Joe Biden's victory, thousands of people have gathered to show their support for President Donald Trump and his claims of election fraud.
Trump supporters rally Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, at the Capitol in Washington. As Congress prepares to affirm President-elect Joe Biden's victory, thousands of people have gathered to show their support for President Donald Trump and his claims of election fraud.
Police keep a watch on demonstrators who tried to break through a police barrier, Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, at the Capitol in Washington. As Congress prepares to affirm President-elect Joe Biden's victory, thousands of people have gathered to show their support for President Donald Trump and his claims of election fraud.
Police keep a watch on demonstrators who tried to break through a police barrier, Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, at the Capitol in Washington. As Congress prepares to affirm President-elect Joe Biden's victory, thousands of people have gathered to show their support for President Donald Trump and his claims of election fraud.
Police with guns drawn watch as protesters try to break into the House Chamber at the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, in Washington.
Police with guns drawn watch as protesters try to break into the House Chamber at the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, in Washington.
Lawmakers evacuate the floor as protesters try to break into the House Chamber at the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, in Washington.
Lawmakers evacuate the floor as protesters try to break into the House Chamber at the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, in Washington.
Papers and gas masks are left behind after House of Representatives members left the floor of the House chamber as protesters try to break into the chamber at the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, in Washington.
Papers and gas masks are left behind after House of Representatives members left the floor of the House chamber as protesters try to break into the chamber at the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, in Washington.
House of Representatives members leave the floor of the House chamber as protesters try to break into the chamber at the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, in Washington.
House of Representatives members leave the floor of the House chamber as protesters try to break into the chamber at the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, in Washington.
U.S. Capitol Police try to hold back protesters outside the east doors to the House side of the U.S. Capitol, Wednesday, Jan 6, 2021.
U.S. Capitol Police try to hold back protesters outside the east doors to the House side of the U.S. Capitol, Wednesday, Jan 6, 2021.
Trump supporters rally on Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, at the Capitol in Washington. As Congress prepares to affirm President-elect Joe Biden's victory, thousands of people have gathered to show their support for President Donald Trump and his claims of election fraud.
Trump supporters rally on Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, at the Capitol in Washington. As Congress prepares to affirm President-elect Joe Biden's victory, thousands of people have gathered to show their support for President Donald Trump and his claims of election fraud.
Trump supporters gather outside the Capitol on Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, in Washington. As Congress prepares to affirm President-elect Joe Biden's victory, thousands of people have gathered to show their support for President Donald Trump and his claims of election fraud.
Trump supporters gather outside the Capitol on Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, in Washington. As Congress prepares to affirm President-elect Joe Biden's victory, thousands of people have gathered to show their support for President Donald Trump and his claims of election fraud.
President Donald Trump speaks during a rally protesting the Electoral College certification of Joe Biden as President on Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, in Washington.
President Donald Trump speaks during a rally protesting the Electoral College certification of Joe Biden as President on Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, in Washington.
People attend a rally in support of President Donald Trump on Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, in Washington.
People attend a rally in support of President Donald Trump on Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, in Washington.
People watch from a tree as President Donald Trump speaks during a rally Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, in Washington.
People watch from a tree as President Donald Trump speaks during a rally Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, in Washington.
Trump supporters participate in a rally Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, in Washington. As Congress prepares to affirm President-elect Joe Biden's victory, thousands of people have gathered to show their support for President Donald Trump and his baseless claims of election fraud.
Trump supporters participate in a rally Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, in Washington. As Congress prepares to affirm President-elect Joe Biden's victory, thousands of people have gathered to show their support for President Donald Trump and his baseless claims of election fraud.
A man with his hands bound is put into the back of a police van after being arrested on the National Mall near the Washington Monument in Washington, Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021.
A man with his hands bound is put into the back of a police van after being arrested on the National Mall near the Washington Monument in Washington, Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021.
A woman yells "CNN Sucks" towards members of the media on Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, in Washington, at a rally in support of President Donald Trump called the "Save America Rally."
A woman yells "CNN Sucks" towards members of the media on Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, in Washington, at a rally in support of President Donald Trump called the "Save America Rally."
People attend a rally Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, in Washington, in support of President Donald Trump.
People attend a rally Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, in Washington, in support of President Donald Trump.
Trump supporters participate in a rally Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, in Washington. As Congress prepares to affirm President-elect Joe Biden's victory, thousands of people have gathered to show their support for President Donald Trump and his baseless claims of election fraud.
Trump supporters participate in a rally Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, in Washington. As Congress prepares to affirm President-elect Joe Biden's victory, thousands of people have gathered to show their support for President Donald Trump and his baseless claims of election fraud.
People march with those who claim they are members of the Proud Boys as they attend a rally in Washington, Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, in support of President Donald Trump.
People march with those who claim they are members of the Proud Boys as they attend a rally in Washington, Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, in support of President Donald Trump.
Hats with Trump signs are seen as people attend a rally in support of President Donald Trump on Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, in Washington.
Hats with Trump signs are seen as people attend a rally in support of President Donald Trump on Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, in Washington.
Trump supporters participate in a rally Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, in Washington. As Congress prepares to affirm President-elect Joe Biden's victory, thousands of people have gathered to show their support for President Donald Trump and his baseless claims of election fraud. The president is expected to address a rally on the Ellipse, just south of the White House.
President Donald Trump speaks at a rally Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, in Washington.
President Donald Trump speaks at a rally Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, in Washington.
Trump supporters participate in a rally Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, in Washington. As Congress prepares to affirm President-elect Joe Biden's victory, thousands of people have gathered to show their support for President Donald Trump and his baseless claims of election fraud. The president is expected to address a rally on the Ellipse, just south of the White House.

As evening began, Trump praised the fanatics who battled law enforcement and broke windows at the Capitol by calling them “great patriots” who were the real victims Wednesday.

“These are the things and events that happen when a sacred landslide election victory is so unceremoniously & viciously stripped away from great patriots who have been badly & unfairly treated for so long,” he tweeted. “Go home with love & in peace. Remember this day forever!”

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