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Donald Trump ‘outraged’ by ‘violence, lawlessness and mayhem’ of US Capitol riots
US President Donald Trump says he is “outraged by the violence, lawlessness and mayhem” during riots at the US Capitol, adding his “only goal was to ensure the integrity of the vote” and “defend American democracy”.
Key points:
- US President Donald Trump said rioters had “defiled the seat of American democracy”
- He said his campaign had vigorously pursued every legal avenue to contest the election results
- Mr Trump said his focus was now on ensuring a “smooth, orderly and seamless transition”
In a video message posted to Twitter, just one day after the platform imposed a temporary ban on his account, Mr Trump said he immediately deployed the National Guard and federal law enforcement to expel demonstrators who stormed the complex.
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