Reporter Blends into Angry pro-Trump Mob Storming Capitol amid Growing Danger
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The author was reporting on the pro-Trump protests on January 6 when a small group broke into the Capitol building, which soon turned into a massive riot.
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The author recognized the danger of the situation and the growing rage of the crowd, so she blended into the crowd while continuing to report.
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Thousands of Trump supporters descended on the Capitol, overwhelming security and breaking into the building itself.
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The crowd turned angrily against police when met with resistance and tear gas, calling them traitors despite earlier praising them.
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The author received word that a protester had been shot and decided it was time to leave the volatile situation for her own safety.