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‘Stop this bull**** now’: What Texas’ congressional delegation is saying about US Capitol protests

Rep. Dan Crenshaw tweets about Wednesday's protest outside U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. (Dan Crenshaw/ Twitter)

HOUSTON – It was a chaotic Wednesday for the U.S. Capital after angry supporters of President Donald Trump stormed into the federal building over election results.

The protestors forced a halt to congressional deliberations over challenges to Joe Biden’s Electoral College victory. The protesters fought with Capitol Police and then forced their way into the building, not long after a huge rally near the White House, according to The Associated Press.

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Senators were evacuated and some House lawmakers tweeted they were sheltering in place in their offices.

A crowd of Trump supporters was also seen gathering out of the Capitol of Texas.

Many members, Republican and Democrat, of the Texas congressional denounced the violent actions of protesters.

Here’s what is being said from the members on social media. Please be aware some strong language is included in the posts below.


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