US Capitol violence: What happened and what happens now? - BBC Newsnight

* WARNING: STRONG LANGUAGE * US President Donald Trump's opponents in the two houses of Congress have called for him to be removed from office after the violent invasion of the Capitol by a mob of his supporters. Please subscribe HERE http://bit.ly/1rbfUog

Democratic Senator Chuck Schumer said Mr Trump should be removed immediately. If he is not, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi says he could be impeached.

Removal would need Republican support and only a few have so far backed it.

Four people died during the riot, and 68 have now been arrested.

The actions of the police have come under greater scrutiny, with officers facing criticism for failing to stop the rioters breaking in.

Newsnight’s US Correspondent David Grossman reports from Washington DC.

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