AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostHetti Hennessey sits on the west steps during a pro Donald Trump rally at the Colorado State Capitol on Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostDrew McDaniel listens Colorado State Rep. Richard M. Alonso Holtorf during a pro Donald Trump rally at the Colorado State Capitol on Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021. About 1,000 people gathered to contest the United States presidential election results as the process of introducing President-elect Joe Biden and Vice- President-elect Kamala Harris has begun in Washington, D.C.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostTrump supporter Deborah Olin yells past Colorado State Troopers who were separating Trump rally participants from counterprotesters outside the Colorado Capitol building on Jan. 6, 2021.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostColorado State Trooper Special Tactics and Response team member Voss stands between left and right protestors during a pro Donald Trump rally at the Colorado State Capitol on Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021. About 1,000 people gathered to contest the United States presidential election results as the process of introducing President-elect Joe Biden and Vice- President-elect Kamala Harris has begun in Washington, D.C.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostNathaniel Betts sits passenger side in a GMC truck, while wearing a Donald Trump mask during a pro Trump rally at the Colorado State Capitol on Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021. About 1,000 people gathered to contest the United States presidential election results as the process of introducing President-elect Joe Biden and Vice- President-elect Kamala Harris has begun in Washington, D.C.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostWilliam Lawrence waves a Trump 2020 flag during a pro Donald Trump rally at the Colorado State Capitol on Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021. About 1,000 people gathered to contest the United States presidential election results as the process of introducing President-elect Joe Biden and Vice- President-elect Kamala Harris has begun in Washington, D.C.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostA man on a one-wheel waves a MAGA hat in the air as he whips down Lincoln during a pro Donald Trump rally at the Colorado State Capitol on Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021. About 1,000 people gathered to contest the United States presidential election results as the process of introducing President-elect Joe Biden and Vice- President-elect Kamala Harris has begun in Washington, D.C.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostDan Crain holds his pooch Sassy Pant during a pro Donald Trump rally at the Colorado State Capitol on Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021. About 1,000 people gathered to contest the United States presidential election results as the process of introducing President-elect Joe Biden and Vice- President-elect Kamala Harris has begun in Washington, D.C.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostA young man in a cowboy hat yells at anti-Trump protestors during a pro Donald Trump rally at the Colorado State Capitol on Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021. About 1,000 people gathered to contest the United States presidential election results as the process of introducing President-elect Joe Biden and Vice- President-elect Kamala Harris has begun in Washington, D.C.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostLeslie Nguyen waves a Trump 2020 flag during a pro Donald Trump rally at the Colorado State Capitol on Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021. About 1,000 people gathered to contest the United States presidential election results as the process of introducing President-elect Joe Biden and Vice- President-elect Kamala Harris has begun in Washington, D.C.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostA woman smiles in support of protestors during a pro Donald Trump rally at the Colorado State Capitol on Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021. About 1,000 people gathered to contest the United States presidential election results as the process of introducing President-elect Joe Biden and Vice- President-elect Kamala Harris has begun in Washington, D.C.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostColorado State Troopers arrive to keep the peace during a pro Donald Trump rally at the Colorado State Capitol on Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021. About 1,000 people gathered to contest the United States presidential election results as the process of introducing President-elect Joe Biden and Vice- President-elect Kamala Harris has begun in Washington, D.C.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostA woman shows her disapproval of protesters from a vehicle during a pro Donald Trump rally at the Colorado State Capitol on Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021. About 1,000 people gathered to contest the United States presidential election results as the process of introducing President-elect Joe Biden and Vice- President-elect Kamala Harris has begun in Washington, D.C.
Protestors chant "(expletive) antifa" toward a small group of left-leaning counter protestors during a pro-Trump rally at the Colorado Capitol on Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostA young Biden-Harris supporter is held back by friends as he exchanges words with a Trump supporter after he was punched in the back of the head during a pro Donald Trump rally at the Colorado State Capitol on Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021. About 1,000 people gathered to contest the United States presidential election results as the process of introducing President-elect Joe Biden and Vice- President-elect Kamala Harris has begun in Washington, D.C.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostAlex Franceski smokes a square during a pro Donald Trump rally at the Colorado State Capitol on Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021. About 1,000 people gathered to contest the United States presidential election results as the process of introducing President-elect Joe Biden and Vice- President-elect Kamala Harris has begun in Washington, D.C.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostMontie Mehsling (left) and Law Johnston show their support for Trump during a pro Donald Trump rally at the Colorado State Capitol on Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021. About 1,000 people gathered to contest the United States presidential election results as the process of introducing President-elect Joe Biden and Vice- President-elect Kamala Harris has begun in Washington, D.C.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostLia Kahn flips off protesters as she drives on Lincoln during a pro Donald Trump rally at the Colorado State Capitol on Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021. About 1,000 people gathered to contest the United States presidential election results as the process of introducing President-elect Joe Biden and Vice- President-elect Kamala Harris has begun in Washington, D.C.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostA Trump flag hangs during a pro Donald Trump rally at the Colorado State Capitol on Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021. About 1,000 people gathered to contest the United States presidential election results as the process of introducing President-elect Joe Biden and Vice- President-elect Kamala Harris has begun in Washington, D.C.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostA couple walks down Lincoln in matching MAGA caps during a pro Donald Trump rally at the Colorado State Capitol on Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021. About 1,000 people gathered to contest the United States presidential election results as the process of introducing President-elect Joe Biden and Vice- President-elect Kamala Harris has begun in Washington, D.C.
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Hetti Hennessey sits on the west steps during a pro Donald Trump rally at the Colorado State Capitol on Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021.
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Supporters of President Donald Trump rallied outside the Colorado State Capitol in Denver on Wednesday, January 6, 2021. About 1,000 people gathered to contest the United States presidential election results as the process of formalizing President-elect Joe Biden and Vice- President-elect Kamala Harris’ electoral victory had begun in Washington, D.C.
Violent protesters loyal to President Donald Trump stormed the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday and forced lawmakers into hiding, in a stunning attempt to overturn America’s presidential election, undercut the nation’s democracy and keep Democrat Joe Biden from replacing Trump in the White House.
