The current US president Donald Trump addressed his supporters with the words “all is just beginning. ” His video message was posted on Twitter .
The head of state condemned the violence in Washington and promised that the rioters will pay for what happened. He stressed that he understands the disappointment of voters, but assured that he will continue his “great campaign”.
He assured that in the near future he will deal with the transfer of power to the new administration of the Democrat Joe Biden a>, which will start working on January 20. “My focus is now on ensuring a smooth, orderly and painless transfer of power,” said the American leader.
Trump added that the present moment in time requires calming, and called on Americans for reconciliation.
During the storming of the Capitol, Trump spoke with an appeal to his supporters. The politician urged the protesters to go home. “I understand your pain, I hear your hearts: elections have been stolen from us. But you must go home now, go in peace,” he said.
On January 6, Republican protesters stormed the Capitol building and surrounded the Senate Hall. The Senate and the House of Representatives interrupted a meeting at which it was planned to approve the results of the last elections. According to this data, Biden won the presidential election. During the protests, four people were killed and the police detained nearly 70 rioters.