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United States Capitol
Large crowd of pro-Trump supporters gathers on the east steps of the United States Capitol, many holding American and pro-Trump flags, with the Capitol dome in the background.
The U.S. Capitol Building in Washington, D.C., with its white dome and neoclassical facade, stands behind a statue and landscaped grounds.
United States Capitol
United States Capitol
United States Capitol
U.S. Capitol
A large crowd sits on the grass facing a stage with banners reading Earth Day on the National Mall, with the U.S. Capitol building visible in the background.
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