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Trump disavows 'political violence' at 'the incursion of the US Capitol' in new video released by White House, but does not concede
9 days ago | By Business Insider
Summary List Placement Less than two hours after being impeached for the second time , President Donald Trump appeared in another video addressing the deadly attempted coup on Capitol Hill.
Trump, whose first video address last week on January 6 referred to the rioters as " very special ," used more stern language this time around.
"I unequivocally condemn the violence that we saw last week," Trump said. "Violence and vandalism have absolutely no place in our country and our movement."
The president referred to the insurrection as "the incursion on the US Capitol," and used the term...
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Donald Trump finally discovers a spotlight he wants to ignore
9 days ago | By Politico
Shortly after being impeached for the second time on Wednesday, Donald Trump released a video that didn't reference the historic rebuke but did urge supporters and others alike to shun political violence.
As notable as the content of the remarks, however, was the vehicle by which they were delivered.
Using a teleprompter to stay on script, Trump spoke straight to camera. The clip was sent out by the White House Twitter feed, not his own, which has been shut down since the aftermath of those riots. He did not do a primetime address in front of the press. In fact, he hasn't done an interview...
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Minnesotans clash over President Donald Trump's second impeachment
9 days ago | By Star Tribune
President Trump releases video statement after second impeachment
9 days ago | By WGN TV
WASHINGTON - One week before his term ends and hours after the U.S. House impeached him for the second time , President Donald Trump released a video statement from the Oval Office Wednesday evening.
While he doesn't mention the impeachment, President Trump said he unequivocally condemns violence seen last week at the U.S. Capitol, which led to the Article of Impeachment being filed.
"If you do any of these things you are not supporting our movement," Trump said.
Read the full transcript: President Trump's speech ahead of Capitol riot
He is asking everyone who has supported his agenda to...
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