United States President, Donald Trump, has said that he was
“outraged by the violence, lawlessness and mayhem” after a group of his
supporters stormed the Capitol and forced a halt to a Congressional joint
sitting.
Trump said demonstrators “defiled the seat of democracy” and
added “to those who broke the law, you will pay,” in a video posted on Twitter
on Thursday.
Trump did not acknowledge his role in riling up his
supporters with baseless allegations of election fraud and encouraging them to
march to the Capitol.
He promised a smooth transition to president-elect Joe
Biden, who defeated him in November’s presidential election.
“Now Congress has certified the results, a new
administration will be inaugurated on Jan. 20.
“My focus now turns to ensuring a smooth, orderly and
seamless transition of power,” he said.
However, in a message to his “wonderful supporters,” Trump
added “I know you are disappointed, but I also want you to know that our
incredible journey is only just beginning.”
The Democratic leaders in Congress, Nancy Pelosi and Chuck
Schumer, demanded that Vice President Mike Pence remove Trump under the
Constitution’s 25th Amendment.
The calls were echoed by a Republican governor, a Republican
lawmaker and numerous House Democrats.
“If the vice president and Cabinet do not act, the Congress
may be prepared to move forward with impeachment,” Pelosi told a press
conference.
Trump was impeached in 2019, but the Senate cleared him of
charges last year.
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