Trump Defends Remarks Before Capitol Riots Calling Them 'Totally Appropriate'
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On Tuesday, President Trump said his remarks to supporters just before they stormed the U.S. Capitol last week were “totally appropriate.” While left-leaning articles highlight that as of Tuesday morning, the U.S. Capitol Police, FBI, Department of Justice and Department of Homeland Security has held zero public briefings on the riots, right-leaning articles highlight that during a conversation with House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy, President Trump acknowledged that he bears some blame for the Capitol riot.
A left-leaning article by CNN highlights that as of Tuesday morning, the U.S. Capitol Police, FBI, Department of Justice and Department of Homeland Security has held zero public briefings on the riots. The article largely contributes the Trump administration’s silence to the chaos of the final days of the administration.
The Hill published a centrist article reporting that Trump has yet to acknowledge his own role in the violence at the Capitol. Trump also aimed to redirect the focus from the rioting to comments that other politicians made last summer during protests against racial injustice.
A right-leaning article by Fox News highlights that during a conversation with House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy, President Trump acknowledged that he bears some blame for the Capitol riot. Sources say that McCarthy relayed the president’s sentiment on a call Monday with the House GOP Conference.
From the center
Trump defends remarks before Capitol riots, calling them 'totally appropriate'
The Hill