Mob storms and breaches US Capitol halting electoral certification assaulting 140 police officers
On January 6, 2021, following Trump's Ellipse speech, a mob of thousands storms the United States Capitol, breaching the building at 2:11 PM and occupying it for several hours while Congress certified the 2020 presidential election. Rioters assault 140 Capitol Police officers, break windows and doors, destroy property, and search for Vice President Mike Pence and members of Congress to prevent certification. Five people die during the attack, including Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick. Two more Capitol Police officers die by suicide in the days that follow. More than 1,200 people are charged with crimes related to the attack. Over 700 are convicted or plead guilty. Enrique Tarrio and three other Proud Boys leaders are convicted of seditious conspiracy in May 2023. Oath Keepers leader Stewart Rhodes is convicted of seditious conspiracy in November 2022. The House impeaches Trump a second time on January 13, 2021 for "incitement of insurrection" by a vote of 232-197, including 10 Republican votes. The Senate acquits Trump 57-43 on February 13, 2021, with 7 Republicans voting to convict.