Trump revealed the reason for not marching together before the Capitol Hill riots
Former President Trump said the US Secret Service prevented him from participating in the January 6, 2021 march to Capitol Hill, before the riots broke out.
Former US President Donald Trump in an interview with Washington Post On April 7, he confirmed that he wanted to march with protesters to Capitol Hill on January 6, 2021 right after finishing the rally near the White House.
“The crowd that day was bigger than I expected. I believe it was the biggest crowd I’ve ever talked to,” he shared, and criticized the media for not posting enough pictures to prove the scale of his event.
Donald Trump speaks in front of the White House on January 6, 2021, before protesters march to Capitol Hill. Image: AP.
During his “Save America” speech that day, Mr. Trump confirmed that he would personally lead the delegation to Capitol Hill.
“We’re going to pull up to the Capitol, and I’ll be there with you to cheer on our brave congressmen and senators,” he said to cheers from the crowd. “Since you will never get your country back with weakness, you have to show strength, you have to be strong.”
After Trump’s call, hundreds of people at the rally marched from a park near the White House to the Capitol. They waved flags, walked while chanting the slogan “USA”.
But when the procession began to arrive at the Capitol, Trump was quiet enter the profession armored vehicle and escorted back to the White House.
“The Secret Service said I couldn’t go. I should have gone there immediately,” he said, citing his refusal to join the march to Capitol Hill.
Crowds of supporters at President Trump’s words marched towards Capitol Hill on January 6. Video: Twitter/Ford Fischer.
Democratic politicians and US media criticized the former president for inciting protesters to attack Capitol Hill to prevent Congress from certifying the electoral votes and recognizing Joe Biden’s victory in the election. President.
Meanwhile, Trump blamed protesters on Capitol Hill to blame Washington Mayor Muriel Bowser and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. He said the two politicians “have a responsibility” to ensure the security of the building and when the attack happened, he repeatedly asked “why Nancy Pelosi did nothing”.
At least 14 security personnel were injured in the riot. One protester was killed by a police bullet while trying to break into a protected area.
After more than a year Capitol Hill riotsThe 6/1 Committee, an investigation team established by the US House of Representatives, has so far questioned about 300 people, compiled 30,000 records and is about to collect a large amount of White House documents from the National Archives. .
Ivanka Trump, the daughter of the former president and former White House adviser, testified before the US House of Representatives investigative committee this week, days after her husband Jared Kushner. The Ivankas are the most senior advisers in the Trump administration to agree to participate in the 6/1 Committee hearing.
Trung Nhan (According to WP, Fox News)
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