US President Donald Trump has finally condemned the chaos
caused by his supporters at Capitol Hill.
Supporters of Trump, on Wednesday, overrun the legislative
building while lawmakers were in the process of certifying Joe Biden’s victory
in the November 3 presidential election.
The protesters had marched to the building after they were
addressed by Trump, disrupting the event and forcing lawmakers to abandon the
certifying process.
The action has been widely condemned with many accusing
Trump of inciting the mob.
Federal lawmakers have also demanded Trump’s removal from
office with 37 members of the US house of representatives indicating interest
in an article seeking to impeach him.
However, in a video posted on his Twitter page which was
locked for 12 hours owing to the violence, Trump said he was outraged by the
lawlessness, adding that those who infiltrated “the seat of America’s
democracy” will pay for their actions.
“Like all Americans, I am outraged by the violence,
lawlessness, and mayhem,” he said.
“I immediately deployed the national guard and federal law
enforcement to secure the building and expel the intruder. America is and must
always be a nation of law and order.
“The demonstrators who infiltrated the Capitol have defied
the seat of American democracy. To those who engaged in acts of violence and
destruction… you do not represent our country. And to those who broke the law,
you will pay.
“We’ve just been through an intense election and emotions
are high but now tempers must be cooled and calm restored. We must get on with
the business of America.
“My campaign vigorously pursued very legal avenue to contest
the election result. My only goal was to ensure the integrity of the election
and in so doing, I was fighting to defend America’s democracy.
“I continue to
believe that we must reform our election laws to verify the identity and
eligibility above others and to ensure faith and confidence in all future
elections.”
The US president also promised a smooth transition to Biden.
“Now congress has certified the results, a new
administration will be inaugurated on Jan. 20. My focus now turns to ensuring
an orderly and seamless transition of power,” he said.
“This moment calls for healing and reconciliation.”
To his “wonderful supporters”, he said: “I know you are
disappointed but I also want you to know that our incredible journey is only
just beginning.”
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