PHOTOS: Electoral College riots in Washington, D.C.

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PHOTOS: Electoral College riots in Washington, D.C.

Thousands of protesters rallied at the nation's capitol on Wednesday, ahead of when Congress was to certify President-elect Joe Biden's Electoral College win.

People gather rally in Washington on Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, to protest the presidential election results. President Donald Trump addressed the rally. (Pete Marovich/The New York Times)

People gather at a rally in Washington on Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, to protest the presidential election results. The House and Senate began a lengthy debate on Wednesday over President-elect Joe Biden’s victory as Republicans lodged their first objection to accepting the election results. (Pete Marovich/The New York Times)

Supporters of President Donald Trump gather near the Washington Monument in Washington on Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, for a rally protesting the presidential election results. The House and Senate began a lengthy debate on Wednesday over President-elect Joe Biden’s victory as Republicans lodged their first objection to accepting the election results. (Kenny Holston/The New York Times)

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People gather rally in Washington on Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, to protest the presidential election results. President Donald Trump addressed the rally. (Pete Marovich/The New York Times)