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Julio Cortez/APTrump supporters try to break through a police barrier, Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, at the Capitol in Washington. As Congress prepares to affirm President-elect Joe Biden's victory, thousands of people have gathered to show their support for President Donald Trump and his claims of election fraud. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)3:18 PM, Jan 11, 2021Rep. Tim Ryan, D-Ohio, said on Monday that two officers from the Capitol Police have been suspended following last week’s riots on Capitol Hill.Ryan, the House’s Appropriations Subcommittee on the Legislative Branch chair, which oversees the Capitol Police's budget, was asked to address allegations the officers were assisting rioters during last week’s disturbance.The riots occurred during the joint session of Congress held to count the Electoral College votes. Amid the violence last Wednesday, five people died, including a Capitol police officer.“I don’t have any direct evidence of an inside job,” Ryan said.Ryan said that one of the officers suspended was seen taking a selfie with protesters, another was seen putting on a “Make America Great Again” hat, which is President Donald Trump’s campaign slogan.A request for additional comment has been left for the US Capitol Police.Copyright 2022 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.

Julio Cortez/APTrump supporters try to break through a police barrier, Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, at the Capitol in Washington. As Congress prepares to affirm President-elect Joe Biden's victory, thousands of people have gathered to show their support for President Donald Trump and his claims of election fraud. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)3:18 PM, Jan 11, 2021Rep. Tim Ryan, D-Ohio, said on Monday that two officers from the Capitol Police have been suspended following last week’s riots on Capitol Hill.Ryan, the House’s Appropriations Subcommittee on the Legislative Branch chair, which oversees the...

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