Photos show aftermath of riot inside the US Capitol building

Smeared blood, piles of debris, a sea of broken glass and a disturbing threat left for a top Democrat – this is the aftermath of the Capitol siege.

Photos have captured the carnage inside the US Capitol after a throng of Donald Trump supporters stormed the building yesterday in an attempt to disrupt the confirmation of Joe Biden’s election.

The rioters broke windows, smashed furniture and trashed the offices of Congress members.

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A banner alleging treason left behind in the US Capitol building. Picture: AFP

Senate advisor Elizabeth MacDonough’s office was trashed.

Law enforcement officers, some of whom were seen clearing a path for rioters to get in the building and posing for selfies with them inside, walk past a pile of broken furniture. Picture: AFP

A chilling note left on Nancy Pelosi’s desk saying the mob “will not back down”. Picture: AFP

Plastic placed over the Presidential bust of 12th US President Zachary Taylor after it was smeared with blood. Picture: AFP

Dust from fire extinguishers and tear gas coated surfaces once the carnage came to a standstill. Picture: AFP

The group trashed the building before leaving. Picture: AFP

Members of US Capitol Police inspect a damaged entrance. Picture: AFP

Trash was left behind. Picture: AFP

One of the rioters inside the office of US Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi. Picture: AFP

A man carries a podium through the Capitol building. Picture: AFP

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The group tore down fencing and smashed through windows to get into the building, waving flags pledging allegiance to Trump, the delusional QAnon conspiracy, Confederacy, and the United States of America, roughly in that order.

An explosion caused by a police munition outside the Capitol. Picture: Reuters

A man walks through the US Capitol waving a flag the country already fought a Civil War over. Picture: AFP

A police officer takes down a flag associated with the QAnon conspiracy. Picture: AFP

A Capitol invader poses with a statue of former President Gerald Ford that has been modified with Trump regalia. Picture: AFP

Supporters waving flags and watching on. Picture: AFP

Many of the people attending the rally dressed up in military style gear. Picture: AFP

The group smashed their way into the building. Picture: AFP

Trump’s supporters wanted him to Build A Wall, but they climbed others to storm the Capitol in a bid to preserve his power. Picture: Reuters

Guns were drawn in the Congress as the gang made their way into and through the building, eventually making it into the House themselves, where they posed for more photos.

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Guns drawn in the House. Picture: AFP

Politicians were evacuated before the group made it inside. Picture: AFP

A man jumps down onto the House floor. Picture: AFP

Many of the group were posing for photos in places you’d ordinarily need to be elected to. Picture: AFP

Trump’s red hats were another common sight. Picture: AFP

Some opted for more unconventional headwear. Picture: AFP

The aftermath of Thursday morning’s riot is ongoing as US politicians debate what to do about President Donald Trump.

There have been calls for him to step down, just 14 days before Joe Biden’s inauguration.

Some have also canvassed using the 25th Amendment of the US Constitution to remove Trump from office and there has also been talk of another attempt at impeachment.