International Desk: US President Donald Trump has condemned the attacks, vandalism and arson of his supporters in the US Legislature or the Capitol building as "heinous attacks".
He was heard speaking in a different tone in a video message on Thursday (December 7th) after the attack. "I promise to hand over power smoothly," he said.“My focus now turns to ensuring a smooth, orderly and seamless transition of power.”
His statement in the Associated Press quoted him as saying: “Like all Americans, I am outraged by the violence, lawlessness and mayhem. I immediately deployed the National Guard and federal law enforcement to secure the building and expel the intruders.“The demonstrators who infiltrated the Capitol have defiled the seat of American democracy,” Trump continued. “To those who engage in the acts of violence and destruction, you do not represent our country. And to those who broke the law, you will pay.”“The demonstrators who infiltrated the Capitol have defiled the seat of American democracy,” Trump continued. “To those who engage in the acts of violence and destruction, you do not represent our country. And to those who broke the law, you will pay.”
"The new US administration will be sworn in on January 20, as announced by the US Congress," Trump said. And now I am waiting for this day. ' Thanking the last Americans, he said, "I am grateful to be able to serve you as President. Everything has been possible with your tremendous support."
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