US Capitol siege
Thousands of supporters of outgoing US President Donald Trump lay siege to the US Capitol on January 6 as the Congress met to ratify the victory of Joe Biden. The unprecedented violence claimed at least 4 lives and left the biggest democracy scarred. Newspapers across the world expressed shock at the violent transition.
The New York Times
On its front page The New York Times carried the headline “Trump incites mob” along with images of rioters scaling the walls of the US Capitol
The Washington Post
The Washington Post said “Trump mob storms Capitol” above an image of the barricaded House.
Los Angeles Times
The Los Angeles Times led its front page with the dramatic image of police defending the floor of the House
USA Today
USA Today carried the headline “Pro-Trump Mobs Storm US Capitol”, writing that the "Violence follows Trump refusal to give up power"
The Wall Street Journal
The Wall Street Journal carried scenes from US Capitol on January 7 and led with the headline "Mob Storms Capitol"
The Philadelphia Inquirer
The Philadelphia Inquirer's front page read "Incited by Trump, Mob halts count" adding that the "rioters freely roam the capitol"
The Guardian
The Guardian carried image of a pro-Trump mob waving the flag of their leader and led with the headline “Chaos as pro-Trump mob storms US Capitol”
Financial Times
The Financial Times used images of scenes from outside the building and emphasised on the refusal of US vice-president, Mike Pence, to back Trump
Daily Mail
In the UK, the Daily Mail went with a direct headline "Trump's hate mob storms the Capitol" along with the image of rioters scaling the building
The Daily Telegraph
The Daily Telegraph described the riots as “democracy under siege” adding that “This is the last chapter in Trump’s toxic legacy to America”
Daily Mirror
Daily Mirror described US Capitol incident as "A dark day in American history" while calling the rioters as "terrorist mob"
The Times Of India
The Times of India called it “Anarchy in the USA” and carried the headline "Coup Klux Klan: Don Triggers Mob & Rob Bid"
Hindustan Times
Hindustan Times carried a huge image of US Capitol rampage and led with "Ignited state of America"
The Indian Express
The Indian Express carried the image of explosion caused by police munition at the US Capitol and described it as "Trump Demockracy"
The Economic Times
The Economic Times went with the image of rioters scaling the US Capitol and led with only two words "Capitol Punishment"
The Hindu
The Hindu depicted the madness of what transpired at the US Capitol and focused on Joe Biden's presidential win confirmation
The Sydney Morning Herald
The Sydney Morning Herald carried the image of security officials with weapons barricading the walls as the rioters try to scale the building with the headline "Trump stirs revolt"
Toronto Star
In Canada, Toronto Star led with a single word, "Insurrection" while terming the rampage as a "dark day for American democracy"
Global Times
Global Times called it "A landmark night in history" and said the Capitol riots is "Waterloo to US international image"
The West Australia
The West Australian also led its front page with the dramatic image of explosion at the Capitol with a blunt headline "Last Days of Trump"
Nigeria Tribune
Nigerian Tribune carried images of the unrest and said "Trump supporters defile US democracy"
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