We want to know: What do you think about the events in Washington on Jan. 6

Supporters of U.S. President Donald Trump gather in Washington — Supporters of U.S. President Donald Trump react to tear gas during a clash with police officers in front of the U.S. Capitol Building in Washington on Jan. 6. REUTERS/Leah Millis

By Emma Vatnsdal

January 07, 2021 at 3:39 PM

WASHINGTON — Hundreds of President Donald Trump's supporters stormed the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday, Jan. 6, in an attempt to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election, while lawmakers were at work counting the Electoral College votes that would confirm President-elect Joe Biden as the 46th president of the United States.

Rioters forced their way past security barricades, shattered windows and scaled walls to fight their way into the capitol building, where they fought with police and roamed the hallways. They forced their way inside the House of Representatives chamber — causing the suspension of the certification debate to allow security officers to barricade the door and give lawmakers and others the chance to escape.

Four people died in the chaos — one from gunshot wounds and three from medical emergencies, according to an article published by Reuters on Wednesday.

What do you think about the events in Washington on Jan. 6? How do they compare with other readers? Answer the poll questions below to find out.

article6831370.ece POLL: Washington riots poll question 1 Do you believe President Trump bears much of the responsibility for the riot that happened at the capital? Yes, most of it Some if it / A little of it No, none of it

article6831521.ece POLL: Washington riots poll question 2 Do you believe actions should be taken to remove President Trump from office prior to January 20th? Yes, actions should be taken Probably, but actions would be pointless now No

article6831523.ece POLL: Washington riots poll question 3 Do you believe the rioters in Washington were justified in their actions or that you feel like you empathize where they're coming from? Yes No

article6831570.ece POLL: Washington riots poll question 4 Do you believe there was widespread voter fraud in the 2020 presidential election or that the election was "stolen" from President Trump? Yes No

article6831586.ece POLL: Washington riots poll question 5 Do you believe lawmakers should have voted to oppose the Electoral College votes? Yes No

article6831592.ece POLL: Washington riots poll question 7 Do you believe antifa members were actually the ones rioting in Trump gear, like some social media posts suggest? Yes No I don't know

article6831608.ece POLL: Washington riots poll question 8 Do you think Donald Trump is a good president? Yes I did, but now I'm not so sure No, I never have

article6831613.ece POLL: Washington riots poll question 9 Do you believe Twitter was right to ban Trump until the end of his presidency? Yes No

article6831620.ece POLL: Washington riots poll question 10 Do you think there should be term limits on congress? Yes No

article6831621.ece POLL: Washington riots poll question 11 Are you still hopeful and optimistic for a better, more peaceful 2021? Yes No

We want to know: What do you think about the events in Washington on Jan. 6

What are your thoughts on the events in our nation's capitol on Wednesday, Jan. 6? How do they compare with other readers? Answer these poll questions to find out.