Reactions to the raid on the United States Capitol

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In the middle of the chaotic scene, in which agitators entered the United States Capitol building, leaders and politicians began to react to the events.

CNN's Jake Tapper reported that lawmakers sent text messages saying they were "stunned" by the events.

The Capitol is currently under closure.

• LEE: Armed protesters enter the US Capitol

“I'm getting text messages… Members of Congress, Trump supporters, Biden supporters, Democrats, Republicans are stunned.

They have been told by Capitol Police to take refuge in their office.

Is it because of a terrorist attack in the United States?

It is because Trump supporters are in some cases forcing his way into the United States Capitol, stopping the constitutional procedures for counting the electoral votes of Joe Biden, the president-elect, "said Tapper.

Vice President Mike Pence spoke on his Twitter account about the events in the Capitol.

“The violence and destruction occurring on the United States Capitol must stop and must stop now.

Anyone involved should respect the law enforcement officers and immediately leave the building.

The violence and destruction taking place at the US Capitol Must Stop and it Must Stop Now.

Anyone involved must respect Law Enforcement officers and immediately leave the building.

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- Mike Pence (@Mike_Pence) January 6, 2021

For her part, Ivanka Trump called the protesters "American patriots" on Twitter and later deleted her message.

He did it by retweeting content from his father.

He added that “the violence must stop immediately.

Please be peaceful, "wrote Ivanka Trump.

Minutes after receiving criticism on Twitter for calling the agitators "patriots," he deleted the tweet.

• LOOK: Minute by minute: Armed protesters in the US Capitol.

"Coup attempt"

Rep. Adam Kinzinger, a Republican from Illinois, tweeted calling the events "attempted coup."

He also denounced the actions of the protesters in a series of tweets and responded directly to President Trump.

"You are not protecting the country," Kinzinger tweeted to Trump.

You are not protecting the country.

Where is the DC guard?

You are done and your legacy will be a disaster.

https://t.co/7jWYWE7TVj

- Adam Kinzinger (@RepKinzinger) January 6, 2021

For his part, Senator Marco Rubio addressed Trump in a post on Twitter.

“Mr. President, the men and women of the forces of order are under attack.

It is crucial that you help restore order by sending resources to help the police and asking those who do this to stand down, ”he wrote.

Mr. President @realDonaldTrump the men & women of law enforcement are under assault.

It is crucial you help restore order by sending resources to assist the police and ask those doing this to stand down.

- Marco Rubio (@marcorubio) January 6, 2021

Senator Ted Cruz spoke in a tweet in which he wrote: Those who stormed the Capitol must stop NOW.

The Constitution protects peaceful protest, but violence, left or right, is ALWAYS wrong.

And those who participate in the violence are damaging the cause they claim to support.

Those storming the Capitol need to stop NOW.

The Constitution protects peaceful protest, but violence — from Left or Right— is ALWAYS wrong.

And those engaged in violence are hurting the cause they say they support.

- Ted Cruz (@tedcruz) January 6, 2021

Republican Rep. Nancy Mace tweeted that she should evacuate her office.

In a later message, Mace wrote: “This.

Is a.

Madness".

Just evacuated my office in Cannon due to a nearby threat.

Now we're seeing protesters assaulting Capitol Police.

This is wrong.

This is not who we are.

I'm heartbroken for our nation today.

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- Rep. Nancy Mace (@RepNancyMace) January 6, 2021

And Senator Marsha Blackburn noted on her Twitter account: “To the protesters who have broken into the Capitol building: they are disrupting the democratic process.

You must be ashamed of yourself.

That is violence.

This is a crime.

It must stop. "

To the protestors that have breached the Capitol building: you are disrupting the democratic process.

You should be ashamed of yourself.

This is violence.

This is a crime.

It must stop.

- Sen.

Marsha Blackburn (@MarshaBlackburn) January 6, 2021

International reactions

The Secretary General of the OAS, Luis Almagro, published a statement in which his office "condemns and repudiates the attack against institutions that is being perpetrated today in the United States by protesters who are unaware of the recent electoral results."

Statement from the General Secretariat of the @OEA_oficial on incidents in Washington, DC https://t.co/XOSTgxmBbU pic.twitter.com/RK8RNFBrfp

- Luis Almagro (@ Almagro_OEA2015) January 6, 2021

The President of the Government of Spain, Pedro Sánchez referred to the events.

He said he follows "with concern" the news coming from "the United States Capitol."

I follow with concern the news that comes from the Capitol in Washington.

I am confident in the strength of US democracy.

The new presidency of @JoeBiden will overcome the stage of tension, uniting the American people.

- Pedro Sánchez (@sanchezcastejon) January 6, 2021

Erna Solberg, Prime Minister of Norway, posted on her Twitter account: “Incredible scenes from the city of Washington.

This is a totally unacceptable attack on democracy.

Now, President Trump has a great responsibility to end this.

Unbelievable scenes from Washington DC This is a totally unacceptable attack on democracy.

A heavy responsibility now rests on President Trump to put a stop to this.

- Erna Solberg (@erna_solberg) January 6, 2021

Nicola Sturgeon, Scottish Prime Minister, wrote: 'The Capitol scenes are absolutely horrible.

Solidarity with Americans on the side of democracy and the peaceful and constitutional transfer of power.

Shame on those who have incited this attack on democracy.

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