On Monday, the White House said that outgoing US President Donald Trump approved to declare a state of emergency in Washington, DC, till January 24, 2021.
Trump's approval came hours after authorities warned of security threats during President-elect Joe Biden's inauguration next week, according to "Reuters".
Trump has spent the weeks after losing the November presidential contest spreading baseless claims that the balloting was tainted by massive fraud and that the election was stolen from him.
Trump encouraged his supporters to flock to Washington last Wednesday, the day set for Congress to certify the presidential vote.
Pro-Trump stormed a congressional session held to endorse Joe Biden’s victory, as a last-minute desperate attempt by Trump to reverse his election loss led to chaos and accusations of an attempted “coup.”
Officials at the U.S. Capitol building announced the closure, and lawmakers said on Twitter that they were sheltering in their offices, as protesters – some of them carrying Trump flags – were seen walking through the building.
These riots resulted in the death of 5 people and the arrest of 68 others.
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