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Shortly after Trump gave his speech, a group of the people attending broke off from the rally and [[2021 United States Capitol storming|stormed the Capitol]]. One Capitol police officer was killed, along with four participants. The Capitol was evacuated, delaying the vote until the next day when Biden's victory was confirmed. Many of the participants were subsequently arrested. Many members of the Stop the Steal movement later claimed that Antifa was responsible for the attack. | Shortly after Trump gave his speech, a group of the people attending broke off from the rally and [[2021 United States Capitol storming|stormed the Capitol]]. One Capitol police officer was killed, along with four participants. The Capitol was evacuated, delaying the vote until the next day when Biden's victory was confirmed. Many of the participants were subsequently arrested. Many members of the Stop the Steal movement later claimed that Antifa was responsible for the attack. | ||
In the days leading up to Biden's inauguration, the FBI warned that similar riots might occur. This never actually happened, however there were peaceful protests outside the White House. Antifa member [[Daniel Alan Baker]] plotted to bomb these protests, but was arrested before he could do so. | In the days leading up to Biden's inauguration, the FBI warned that similar riots might occur. This never actually happened, however there were peaceful protests outside the White House and other government buildings around the country. Antifa member [[Daniel Alan Baker]] plotted to bomb one of these protests, but was arrested before he could do so. | ||
As of April 2 2021, the Stop the Steal movement has resorted to spreading conspiracy theories about COVID-19 in order to discredit Joe Biden. | As of April 2 2021, the Stop the Steal movement has resorted to spreading conspiracy theories about COVID-19 in order to discredit Joe Biden. |