Electors around the country met to cast their Electoral College votes in December 2020. Their vote ensured former Vice President Joe Biden's victory and cemented President Donald J. Trump's defeat. President Trump however, had no intention of conceding. As he plotted ways to stay in power, the President summoned a mob for help. On December 19th, President Trump tweeted: "Big protest in D.C. on January 6th. Be there, will be wild!" This section summarizes the various groups that helped to orchestrate the attack on the U.S. Capitol.

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