President Trump made a statement on Thursday officially condemning protestors’ “heinous attack” on the Capitol and called for healing.
“Like all Americans, I am outraged by the violence, lawlessness and mayhem,” said the president noting that he had “immediately” deployed the National Guard.
The president tweeted out the video after his account was unlocked by Twitter. The day before Twitter and Facebook suspended the president’s accounts claiming that his comments and “likely their intent — would be to provoke further violence.”
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) January 8, 2021
“Emotions are high now, but tempers must be cooled and calm restored,” said the president. “We must get on with the business of America. My campaign rigorously pursued every legal avenue to contest the election results. My only goal was to ensure the integrity of the vote.”
“My focus now turns to ensuring a smooth, orderly and seamless transition,” Trump continued, confirming that “a new administration” would be inaugurated on January 20.
He emphasized that “this moment now calls for healing and reconciliation.”
President Trump acknowledged that there would be struggles ahead mitigating the coronavirus and repairing the economy.
“It will require all of us working together,” he declared. “It will require a renewed emphasis on the civic values of patriotism, faith, charity, community and family.”
He then addressed the citizens of America saying that “serving as your president has been the honor of a lifetime.” Then to his supporters, he added, “I know you are disappointed… our incredible journey is only just beginning.”
After again vowing at the “Save America” rally on Wednesday that he would “never concede” the president promised that he would cooperate with an orderly transition.
After vowing at the “Save America” rally in Washington Wednesday he would “never concede,” Trump promised on Thursday to offer an orderly transition, despite his grievances, after Congress certified the Electoral College results in favor of President-elect Joe Biden.
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