Trump urges supporters to 'stay peaceful' as protesters storm Capitol

Donald Trump has urged his supporters in Washington to "stay peaceful" as protesters from the 'Save America March' storm the US Capitol building.

Protesters clashed with police officers and breached the building, forcing a lockdown with members of Congress inside. As reported by ABC News and CNBC, the Senate has been forced to recess after Trump supporters stormed the Capitol building.

Protesters enter the Capitol building during a joint session of Congress. Credit: PA Images

Trump has since tweeted: "Please support our Capitol Police and Law Enforcement. They are truly on the side of our Country. Stay peaceful!"

In a follow-up tweet, the outgoing president wrote:

"I am asking for everyone at the U.S. Capitol to remain peaceful. No violence! Remember, WE are the Party of Law & Order – respect the Law and our great men and women in Blue. Thank you!"

The New York Times has reported in the last hour that police officers have been forced to draw their guns inside the House chambers.

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CNBC states: "Vice President Mike Pence was ushered out of the Senate as the U.S. Capitol Complex went into lockdown."

US Capitol Police have since told those still inside the building: "If you are in a public space, find a place to hide or seek cover."

Additionally, the Senate chamber was also evacuated and lawmakers have been instructed to stay away from exterior doors and windows.

Protestors enter the Capitol building during a joint session of Congress. Credit: PA Images

According to the outlet, lawmakers had just started the procedural process of counting the Electoral College votes in order to formally declare President-elect Joe Biden the winner of the 2020 Presidential Election.

"This is what the president has caused today, this insurrection," Mitt Romney has reportedly said of the breach, per the New York Times.

This comes after the outgoing US President Donald Trump revved-up his supporters at a rally near the White House, telling them: "We will never concede".

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Speaking prior to Congress assembling to count the electoral votes and officially certify Joe Biden as the winner of the 2020 presidential election, Trump urged his supporters to march on the Capitol, and even told the crowd "I'll be with you".