One day after Trump reward, White House condemns Capitol mob
The assertion calling for unity was notably not delivered by the US president however by his spokeswoman.
The White House has condemned the pro-Donald Trump mob that ransacked the US Capitol, 24 hours after Trump advised the rioters he cherished them.
In the primary feedback from the White House since an in a single day assertion from the president, press secretary Kayleigh McEnany learn a two-minute assertion to reporters “on behalf of the entire White House”.
“The violence we saw yesterday in our nation’s capital was appalling, reprehensible and antithetical to the American way. We condemn it – the president and this administration – in the strongest possible terms,” she stated.
“It is unacceptable and those that broke the law should be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.”
“What we saw yesterday was a group of violent rioters undermining the First Amendment rights of thousands,” McEnany continued.
“Those who besieged the Capitol are the opposite of everything this administration stands for.”
“Those who are working in this building, are working to ensure an orderly transition of power. Now, it is time for America to unite.”
The remarks from the press secretary had been notable in that they weren’t delivered by the president, that the condemnation got here greater than 24 hours after the siege started they usually got here a day after Trump had praised the rioters.
Trump has not been spoken dwell since his remarks to a rally that occurred earlier than the riot the place he infected his supporters previous to their march to the Capitol. He did launch a video Wednesday afternoon greater than two hours into the siege, telling the rioters, “We love you. You are very special. … Go home and go home in peace.”
Overnight, in a tweet despatched from Trump aide Dan Scavino, Trump stated, “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”.
