Trump’s condemnation of Jan 6 rioters resurfaces after White House tries to ‘rewrite history’

Trump condemning Jan 6 rioters in 2021 resurfaces after White House tries to rewrite historySource: White House

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00:00I would like to begin by addressing the heinous attack on the United States Capitol.

00:05Like all Americans, I am outraged by the violence, lawlessness, and mayhem.

00:11I immediately deployed the National Guard and federal law enforcement to secure the

00:17building and expel the intruders.

00:21America is and must always be a nation of law and order.

00:25The demonstrators who infiltrated the Capitol have defiled the seat of American democracy.

00:32To those who engaged in the acts of violence and destruction, you do not represent our

00:38country.

00:39And to those who broke the law, you will pay.

00:42We have just been through an intense election and emotions are high.

00:47But now tempers must be cooled and calm restored.

00:52We must get on with the business of America.

00:55My campaign vigorously pursued every legal avenue to contest the election results.

01:02My only goal was to ensure the integrity of the vote.

01:06In so doing, I was fighting to defend American democracy.

01:11I continue to strongly believe that we must reform our election laws to verify the identity

01:17and eligibility of all voters and to ensure faith and confidence in all future elections.

01:25Now Congress has certified the results.

01:28The administration will be inaugurated on January 20th.

01:32My focus now turns to ensuring a smooth, orderly, and seamless transition of power.

01:38This moment calls for healing and reconciliation.

01:412020 has been a challenging time for our people.

01:45A menacing pandemic has upended the lives of our citizens, isolated millions in their homes,

01:51damaged our economy, and claimed countless lives.

01:55Defeating this pandemic and rebuilding the greatest economy on earth will require all of us working together.

02:03It will require a renewed emphasis on the civic values of patriotism, faith, charity, community, and family.

02:11We must revitalize the sacred bonds of love and loyalty that bind us together as one national family.

02:20To the citizens of our country, serving as your president has been the honor of my lifetime.

02:26And to all of my wonderful supporters, I know you are disappointed,

02:31but I also want you to know that our incredible journey is only just beginning.

02:37Thank you, God bless you, and God bless America.