Trump Condemns Capitol Breach
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Trump condemns riots, says he will focus on transition in taped remarksPresident Trump on Thursday said he would focus on ensuring a smooth transition to the incoming Biden administration following violent attacks by a mob of his supporters that stormed the Capitol on Wednesday.
Trump, in taped remarks released on social media, condemned the violence that unfolded at the Capitol building but did not specifically name a group that caused the mayhem.
Trump called for calm, and for the first time, he said publicly that it was time to move on from the 2020 election.
"We have just been through...
From the Left
Trump Returns To Twitter, Finally Condemns Violent RiotPresident Donald Trump returned from his forced Twitter hiatus on Thursday with a nearly three-minute video in which he finally condemned the violence his supporters carried out at the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday.
“Like all Americans, I am outraged by the violence, lawlessness and mayhem,” he said. It was a far cry from the supportive messages he sent to the rioters acting in his name the day before, when he told them, “We love you, you’re very special.”
The outgoing president also acknowledged that “a new administration will be inaugurated...
From the Right
Trump condemns 'heinous attack' on Capitol, calls for 'healing and reconciliation'President Trump on Thursday condemned Wednesday’s "heinous attack" on the Capitol by his supporters and called for healing.
"Like all Americans, I am outraged by the violence, lawlessness and mayhem," Trump said, adding that he had "immediately" deployed the National Guard.
He tweeted out the video shortly after his account was unlocked by Twitter. Twitter, along with Facebook, suspended the president for his initial response to the riot.
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