US Capitol on Wednesday was stormed by a mob which American media quotes was inundated by people angry over Donald Trump’s election defeat. The chaos happened as Congress was meeting to vote and affirm Joe Biden’s presidential win. US President Donald Trump, ever since he had lost the US election held in December, has denied conceding.

Democracies around the world expressed horror at images of a mob storming the US Capitol to stop the confirmation of Joe Biden as the next US president.

Here's how some world leaders reacted to the scenes from Washington: https://t.co/NZhE8rDVWN pic.twitter.com/6Jv5IuxMdn
— Financial Times (@FinancialTimes) January 6, 2021

The distressful scenes from Washington DC resulted in the killing of four and plaguing the idea of democracy that the USA has set for the world out there. A state of emergency has been declared in Washington DC for 15 days in an attempt to peacefully transfer the power to Joe Biden on January 20.

Here’s my statement on today’s violence at the Capitol. pic.twitter.com/jLCKo2D1Ya
— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) January 7, 2021

Meanwhile, the mob, possibly supported by outgoing President Donald Trump, has been demanding to overturn Trump’s loss to Democrat Joe Biden. This comes amidst the Republican Party’s calls in the Senate to undo the election outcome.

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Also, the sentiments of protestors were fueled by Donald Trump who, hours before the storming of the US Capitol, had addressed his supporters. At the rally, he said, “After this, we’re going to walk down there…we’re going to walk down…to the Capitol.”

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Amidst the chaos and Trump’s hand in the foul play, the social media platforms including Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook have temporarily locked his accounts baring him from reaching out to millions of his followers.

We are locking President Trump’s Instagram account for 24 hours as well. https://t.co/HpA79eSbMe
— Adam Mosseri (@mosseri) January 7, 2021

After hours of clashes between the police and the mob, the situation was brought under control and the US Capitol was secured. The Congress, which resumed post the violence rejected a challenge to Arizona’s Electoral College votes for Biden.

The Capitol building is now secure, U.S. officials say. Police are driving protesters away from the building, according to a @Reuters witness. More updates: https://t.co/FvAkaFl6X7 pic.twitter.com/on5meROakh
— Reuters (@Reuters) January 6, 2021

As everything unfolded while you were asleep, world leaders took on social media to call for harmony and peaceful transfer of power.

Today is a reminder, a painful one, that democracy is fragile. To preserve it requires people of good will, leaders with the courage to stand up, who are devoted not to pursuit of power and personal interest at any cost, but to the common good.
— Joe Biden (@JoeBiden) January 7, 2021

https://twitter.com/narendramodi/status/1347009724789653508

Canadians are deeply disturbed and saddened by the attack on democracy in the United States, our closest ally and neighbour. Violence will never succeed in overruling the will of the people. Democracy in the US must be upheld – and it will be.
— Justin Trudeau (@JustinTrudeau) January 6, 2021

Democracy – the right of people to exercise a vote, have their voice heard and then have that decision upheld peacefully should never be undone by a mob. Our thoughts are with everyone who is as devastated as we are by the events of today. I have no doubt democracy will prevail.
— Jacinda Ardern (@jacindaardern) January 7, 2021

Disgraceful scenes in U.S. Congress. The United States stands for democracy around the world and it is now vital that there should be a peaceful and orderly transfer of power.
— Boris Johnson (@BorisJohnson) January 6, 2021

We believe in democracy.#WeAreOne pic.twitter.com/dj3hs66KKn
— Emmanuel Macron (@EmmanuelMacron) January 7, 2021

Very distressing scenes at the US Congress. We condemn these acts of violence and look forward to a peaceful transfer of Government to the newly elected administration in the great American democratic tradition.
— Scott Morrison (@ScottMorrisonMP) January 6, 2021

The scenes from the Capitol are utterly horrifying. Solidarity with those in 🇺🇸 on the side of democracy and the peaceful and constitutional transfer of power. Shame on those who have incited this attack on democracy.
— Nicola Sturgeon (@NicolaSturgeon) January 6, 2021

Shocking images from Washington D.C. The rule of law is stronger than violence. America stands for liberty and freedom, and democracy will always prevail. And the outcome of democratic elections should always be respected, whether you win or lose. #CapitolHill #America pic.twitter.com/oc2CT3F6Zv
— Geert Wilders (@geertwilderspvv) January 6, 2021

We reject the acts of violence seen today during the Electoral College vote counting in the United States Congress and I express my solidarity and support to the honorable members of Congress and to all US institutions.
— Iván Duque 🇨🇴 (@IvanDuque) January 6, 2021

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A #StormTheCapitol hashtag was also blocked on Facebook and Instagram, according to the internet titan.

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