A Timeline Of What Happened On Jan. 6

The transcript details the events surrounding the Capitol riot on January 6, 2021. It begins with President Trump urging Vice President Pence to reject the electoral votes, leading to a rally where Trump supporters are encouraged to march to the Capitol. As Congress convenes to certify Biden's victory, protesters breach the Capitol, causing chaos and a lockdown. Trump tweets criticism of Pence and later posts a video reiterating false election claims. Order is eventually restored, Congress reconvenes, and Biden's win is certified. In the aftermath, security is heightened, and a Senate report links several deaths to the attack.

What action did President Trump urge Vice President Mike Pence to take during the rally?

• To call for a new election

• To resign from his position

• To reject Joe Biden's victory

• To certify Joe Biden's victory

What significant event occurred at 1:30 PM during the Capitol riot?

• The National Guard was deployed

• The House and Senate reconvened

• President Trump addressed the nation

• Protesters broke through police barricades

How did Capitol Police officer Eugene Goodman contribute during the riot?

• He arrested the rioters

• He diverted protesters away from the Senate chambers

• He evacuated the lawmakers

• He negotiated with the protesters

What was President Trump's response to the ongoing siege at the Capitol?

• He resigned from office

• He immediately called for peace

• He posted a video claiming the election was stolen

• He deployed the National Guard

What security measure was taken after the Capitol riot?

• A curfew was lifted

• The Capitol was closed indefinitely

• A 7-foot tall fence was installed

• The National Guard was dismissed