I m Outraged, Demonstrators Who Broke Laws Will Pay – Trump
Trump, in an address he posted on Twitter, also announced he was “outraged by the violence, lawlessness, and mayhem” witnessed in the country on Wednesday.
by SaharaReporters, New York
Jan 08, 2021
President Donald Trump of the United States has finally condemned the attack on the US Capitol by his supporters, saying those who broke “the law will pay”.
Trump, in an address he posted on Twitter, also announced he was “outraged by the violence, lawlessness, and mayhem” witnessed in the country on Wednesday.
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Trump’s supporters had invaded the Capitol during a joint session of Congress held to certify the electoral victory of President-elect Joe Biden. Five persons lost their lives in the process, including a policeman, while 14 other police officers were injured.
Capitol Riot: Trump s Deputy National Security Adviser Resigns, Other Officials Consider Quitting
Several of Trump s top national security aides including national security adviser Robert O Brien are considering resigning in the wake of his response to a day of chaos and violence, according to multiple sources familiar with their thinking.
by SaharaReporters, New York
Jan 07, 2021
President Donald Trump s deputy national security adviser Matt Pottinger resigned Wednesday afternoon in response to Trump s reaction to a mob of his supporters breaching the US Capitol, a person close to Pottinger confirms to CNN.
Pottinger told people there was very little for him to consider, the person said. Bloomberg was first to report that Pottinger had resigned.
German Chancellor Merkel Angry Over Capitol Invasion, Blames Trump
“I deeply regret that President Trump has not conceded his defeat, since November and again yesterday,” she said.
by SaharaReporters, New York
Jan 07, 2021
German Chancellor Angela Merkel said Thursday she was “furious and saddened” by the storming of the US Capitol by supporters of Donald Trump and said the president shared blame for the unrest.
“I deeply regret that President Trump has not conceded his defeat, since November and again yesterday,” she said.
“Doubts about the election outcome were stoked and created the atmosphere that made the events of last night possible,” she said, adding that her shock was undoubtedly shared by the “millions of people who admire America’s democratic tradition”.