President Trump Condemns Capitol Assault, Concedes Election on Video

President Trump‘s Twitter suspension is over, and his first tweet is a video message of unity, peace and a promise the Capitol insurrectionists can be delivered to justice. What a distinction 36 hours makes.

Within the video, shot on the White Home, the President says he was outraged by the “violence, lawlessness and mayhem” seen Wednesday. Trump claims he “instantly” deployed the Nationwide Guard as soon as the assault began — however there’s loads of proof that simply wasn’t the case.

The troops did not arrive till a number of hours after Senators and Representatives had been pressured to flee in worry for his or her lives.

Trump is now saying his solely objective in difficult the election outcomes was to make sure the integrity of the vote and defend American democracy. In fact, his phrases to his assembled crowd of followers yesterday had been much more incendiary.

Apparently, right this moment’s message included a vow to punish these accountable for the assault — whom he softly refers to as “intruders” — however yesterday he mentioned “we love you.”

Trump additionally verbalized, for the primary time, what was basically a concession … saying a brand new administration can be inaugurated on January 20 and his focus is on a clean and orderly transition of energy.

Lastly, Trump wrapped it up, saying his single time period as President was the honour of his lifetime, however added … “our unbelievable journey is simply simply starting.”