Americans woke up stunned Thursday the day after clashes erupted in Washington after pro-Trump protesters burst into Capitol Hill.

In the United States, many citizens say they feel ashamed after such events.

But also hope, the election of Joe Biden having been validated.

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In the aftermath of the invasion of the Capitol by supporters of Donald Trump, in order to protest against the process of certification of the election of Democratic candidate Joe Biden by members of the American Congress, the United States is still in shock. 

In Washington, it is astonishment that dominates, like Alice.

"I was shocked, but the main thought that comes to my mind is that if the ringleaders were black, armed or not, there would be a lot of arrests, and no more deaths," she told the microphone from Europe 1. Following the violence on Wednesday, four people died.

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"It's a shame"

For Bobby, also interviewed by Europe 1, Wednesday is the symbol of divisions in America.

"It's a shame, there is so much false information circulating about the alleged theft of the elections," he denounces.

"We must lead a reflection in this country, educate ourselves on what the truth means".

If Americans feel shame, it is mixed with hope, as Joe Biden's presidential victory has just been validated by Congress.

In addition, Donald Trump assured Thursday that the transition would be done in an orderly manner, although he continues to reject the results of the election.

The handover will take place on January 20.

The violence perpetrated Wednesday was unanimously condemned.

Former President Barack Obama denounced "a moment of shame and great dishonor for our nation".

As for his predecessor, George W. Bush, he denounced "scenes worthy of banana republics".