<p>US President Donald Trump called for "peaceful" protests on Wednesday after his supporters stormed the Capitol following a rally during which he urged Congress to reject Democrat Joe Biden's election victory.</p>.<p>"Please support our Capitol Police and Law Enforcement," Trump said on Twitter more than an hour after protesters breached a security cordon.</p>.<p>"They are truly on the side of our Country," Trump said. "Stay peaceful!"</p>.<p><a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/international/live-updates-us-capitol-lockdown-trump-rally-dc-protests-congress-joe-biden-republicans-936050.html"><strong>For latest updates on US Capitol violence, click here</strong></a></p>.<p>The president tweeted again more than half an hour later as stunning scenes played out at the Capitol, with his supporters swarming the building and lawmakers going into lockdown.</p>.<p>"I am asking for everyone at the US Capitol to remain peaceful," Trump said. "No violence!</p>.<p>"Remember, WE are the Party of Law & Order -- respect the Law and our great men and women in Blue," he said. "Thank you!"</p>.<p>The House of Representatives and Senate went into recess as protesters disrupted a session called to certify the Electoral College votes from the November 3 presidential election.</p>.<p>Speaking at the rally before his supporters stormed the Capitol, Trump accused fellow Republicans who have refused to endorse his baseless claims of election fraud as "weak."</p>.<p>"You'll never take back our country with weakness," Trump said. "You have to show strength and you have to be strong."</p>
<p>US President Donald Trump called for "peaceful" protests on Wednesday after his supporters stormed the Capitol following a rally during which he urged Congress to reject Democrat Joe Biden's election victory.</p>.<p>"Please support our Capitol Police and Law Enforcement," Trump said on Twitter more than an hour after protesters breached a security cordon.</p>.<p>"They are truly on the side of our Country," Trump said. "Stay peaceful!"</p>.<p><a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/international/live-updates-us-capitol-lockdown-trump-rally-dc-protests-congress-joe-biden-republicans-936050.html"><strong>For latest updates on US Capitol violence, click here</strong></a></p>.<p>The president tweeted again more than half an hour later as stunning scenes played out at the Capitol, with his supporters swarming the building and lawmakers going into lockdown.</p>.<p>"I am asking for everyone at the US Capitol to remain peaceful," Trump said. "No violence!</p>.<p>"Remember, WE are the Party of Law & Order -- respect the Law and our great men and women in Blue," he said. "Thank you!"</p>.<p>The House of Representatives and Senate went into recess as protesters disrupted a session called to certify the Electoral College votes from the November 3 presidential election.</p>.<p>Speaking at the rally before his supporters stormed the Capitol, Trump accused fellow Republicans who have refused to endorse his baseless claims of election fraud as "weak."</p>.<p>"You'll never take back our country with weakness," Trump said. "You have to show strength and you have to be strong."</p>