China Mocks US Over Capitol Invasion By Trump’s Supporters
The state media tabloid, Global Times, on Thursday morning tweeted side-by-side photo comparisons of Hong Kong protesters occupying the city’s Legislative Council Complex in July 2019 with Wednesday’s Washington, D. C. riots.
by SaharaReporters, New York
Jan 07, 2021
China has ridiculed the United States on the Internet likening the civil unrest in the country following the invasion of the US Capitol by President Donald Trump s supporters to the violence that occurred in the Hong Kong anti-government protests of 2019.
The state media tabloid, Global Times, on Thursday morning tweeted side-by-side photo comparisons of Hong Kong protesters occupying the city’s Legislative Council Complex in July 2019 with Wednesday’s Washington, D. C. riots.
Trump Makes U-turn, Pledges Orderly Transfer Of Power To Biden Even though I totally disagree with the outcome of the election, and the facts bear me out, nevertheless there will be an orderly transition on January 20th, Trump said in a statement.
by SaharaReporters, New York
Jan 07, 2021
Following a formal affirmation of President-elect Joe Biden s Electoral College victory, President Trump said the decision represents the end of the greatest first term in presidential history. Even though I totally disagree with the outcome of the election, and the facts bear me out, nevertheless there will be an orderly transition on January 20th, Trump said in a statement.
The certification clears the way for Mr Biden to be sworn in on 20 January
by Saharareporters, New York
Jan 07, 2021
The US Congress has certified Joe Biden s victory in the presidential election, hours after Trump supporters stormed the building in an attack that saw four people die.
Lawmakers resumed the session after police managed to remove the mob, which had been encouraged by President Trump in a bid to overturn his defeat.
The certification clears the way for Mr Biden to be sworn in on 20 January.
In response, Mr Trump finally pledged an orderly transition of power, a BBC report said.
Police Response To Black Protesters, Trump s Supporters Draws Criticisms
The death of George Floyd a Black man who died after a Minneapolis police officer pressed his knee into Floyd s neck in May of 2020 prompted hundreds of protests nationwide over the summer. In many cities, including the nation s capital, police met protesters with tear gas, violence and arrests.
by SaharaReporters, New York
Jan 07, 2021
Rioters breached US Capitol security on Wednesday. As hundreds of supporters of President Donald Trump stormed the US Capitol, breaking windows and wreaking havoc, politicians and activists were among the many who drew comparisons between the police response on Wednesday to that of last year s Black Lives Matter protests, CNN reports.
Twitter, Facebook Block US President, Trump’s Accounts Over Capitol Invasion
While Twitter suspended Trump’s account for 12 hours, Facebook and Instagram have put his accounts on hold for 24 hours. Twitter also removed three tweets made by Trump.
by SaharaReporters, New York
Jan 07, 2021
Twitter, Facebook and Instagram have temporarily blocked US President Donald Trump’s accounts on their platforms, condemning him for flouting their content rules, following the violence that broke out at the US Capitol early Wednesday.
While Twitter suspended Trump’s account for 12 hours, Facebook and Instagram have put his accounts on hold for 24 hours. Twitter also removed three tweets made by Trump.