[Epoch Times News January 07, 2021](Comprehensive report by Epoch Times reporter Xie Jiaxuan)U.S. CongressHeld on Wednesday (January 6)Joint meeting, Vice President Pence presided over the certification of the election results to confirm the next President and Vice President of the United States.Unexpectedly, during the debate on the Arizona electoral vote in the Senate and House of Representatives, there were protestersBreak inCongress, resulting in the temporary suspension of conference debates.
TrumpThe President (Trump) first tweeted at 2:38 pm, asking the people to “support our congressional police and law enforcement officials. They are truly on our side. Keep the peace!” and then at 3 pm Another tweet was sent out at 13 o’clock, calling on the gathering to remain peaceful.
TrumpWrote: “I ask everyone toU.S. CongressThe building remains peaceful. Don’t use violence! Remember, we are the party of law and order-please respect the law and our great people in blue uniforms (police). thank you all! “
Please support our Capitol Police and Law Enforcement. They are truly on the side of our Country. Stay peaceful!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) January 6, 2021
I am asking for everyone at the U.S. Capitol to remain peaceful. No violence! Remember, WE are the Party of Law & Order – respect the Law and our great men and women in Blue. Thank you!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) January 6, 2021
White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany (Kayleigh McEnany) subsequently tweeted at 3:36 pm that President Trump has instructed the National Guard and other federal protection agencies to help deal with the tensions in the Capitol.
McKenney pointed out on Twitter: “We reiterate President Trump’s call to oppose violence and maintain peace.”
At President @realDonaldTrump’s direction, the National Guard is on the way along with other federal protective services.
We reiterate President Trump’s call against violence and to remain peaceful.
— Kayleigh McEnany (@PressSec) January 6, 2021
The Acting Secretary of Homeland Security Chad Wolf is currently on a week-long diplomatic visit to the Middle East. He also condemned what is happening in the Capitol. He said on Twitter: “Any form of violence is unacceptable.”
He wrote, “No one has the right to attack any federal agency, regardless of motive. Violent opportunists on the grounds of the US Capitol must be held accountable. We have a proud history of resolving differences through peaceful means.”
On the other hand, Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued a joint statement calling on Trump to demand that the protesters leave immediately. They wrote in the statement: “We call on President Trump to require all protesters to leave the U.S. Capitol and Capitol Plaza immediately.”
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