As President Trump railed against the election results from a stage near the White House, his loyalists were already gathering at the Capitol.

We reconstructed how that rally gave way to a violent mob that forced the evacuation of Congress.

Here’s what was happening before noon

— Near the White House, Trump addresses supporters he had summoned to Washington to stop the certification of President-elect Joe Biden’s victory.
— Meanwhile, hundreds also assemble on the Capitol lawn, more than a mile away.

From 12:15 p.m to 12:50 p.m.

— During Trump’s speech, he tells the crowd to walk to the Capitol. “You have to show strength,” he says.
— Supporters leave for the Capitol even before the speech ends.
— Pipe bombs are found at the RNC and DNC headquarters.

From 12:53 p.m. - 1:03 p.m.

— Trump’s speech continues.
— A crowd at the Capitol overwhelms police and breaks through barricades.
— Police in riot gear arrive to help control the crowd.
— Inside, the proceedings to certify the Electoral College vote begin.

From 1:12 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.

— Trump’s speech ends.
— Outside the Capitol, the rioters’ clash with the police escalates.
— Inside the Senate, Ted Cruz argues that the Electoral College votes from Arizona should not be certified.