Nancy Pelosi joins calls for Donald Trump's removal from office after US Capitol

Ms Pelosi said at the Capitol: “The president of the United States incited an armed insurrection against America.”

Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi said Donald Trump should be removed from office (Scott Applewhite/AP)

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has said President Donald Trump should immediately be removed from office or Congress may proceed to impeach him.

Ms Pelosi joined those calling on the Cabinet to invoke the 25th Amendment to force Mr Trump from office.