On January 6, 2021, the United States Capitol was violently attacked as Congress met to certify the presidential election. Capitol Police were beaten, crushed, sprayed with chemical agents, and forced into hand-to-hand combat while defending the building from a mob determined to stop the transfer of power.

This documentary-style episode focuses on what actually happened inside and outside the Capitol — the violence against law enforcement, the destruction of historic spaces, and the findings later outlined in federal investigations and Special Counsel filings. Using verified footage, court records, and official conclusions, this is a dark, factual account of the day the Capitol was breached, and democracy was tested by force.

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