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Ahead of the upcoming Inauguration on January 20th, Trump once again asks for people to remain non-violent.
"In light of reports of more demonstrations, I urge that there must be NO violence, NO lawbreaking and NO vandalism of any kind," the president said in a statement to Fox News.
Trump Calls on Americans to 'Help Ease Tensions,' Urges 'No Violence'
In a speech given in Alamo, Texas yesterday, which has been viewed over 4 million times on Youtube already, he again stated "We believe in the rule of law, not violence or rioting." "Now is a time for peace and for calm, respect for law enforcement, and the great people within law enforcement."
Last week, on January 6th, before the now infamous events at the Capitol building, Trump gave a speech. Nowhere in any of it, does he encourage people to become violent at the Capitol. He said, "And after this, we're going to walk down and I'll be there with you. We're going to walk down--We're going to walk down...to the Capitol--And we're going to cheer on our brave senators and congressmen and women and we're probably not going to be cheering so much for some of them. Because you'll never take back our country with weakness. You have to show strength and you have to be strong. We have come to demand that Congress do the right thing and only count the electors who have been lawfully slated. Lawfully slated. I know that everyone here will soon be marching over to the Capitol building to peacefully and patriotically make your voices heard...We're going to walk down Pennsylvania Avenue...and we're going to the Capitol, and we're going to try and give...our Republicans...the kind of pride and boldness that they need to take back our country. So let's walk down Pennsylvania Avenue. I want to thank you, God bless you, and God bless America. Thank you all for being here."
Not a single word about rioting, attacking police, or violence of any kind. You can watch the entire speech below:
What I see the media latching onto with rabid desperation are scattered phrases from Trump such as "fight like..." and a word that we aren't allowed to use on this site. As if that phrase somehow indicates violent intentions in this context. Which we all know (at least, those with a rational mind) it does not. Especially since Trump used the very same phrase elsewhere in his speech, referring to his Supreme Court picks ("I fought like..." for them). I don't recall any fists or guns or mobs being employed in those instances. Because we all know that's not what he meant.
At 2:38pm on January 6th, while the crowd was becoming unruly at the Capitol, President Trump tweeted, "Please support our Capitol Police and Law Enforcement. They are truly on the side of our Country. Stay peaceful!"
He also released a video statement that afternoon, repeating his call for non-violence, and for the protestors to disperse.
"We have to have peace. We have to have law and order. We have to respect our great people in law and order. We don’t want anybody hurt."
Trump Video Telling Protesters at Capitol Building to Go Home: Transcript - Rev
Place the blame where it belongs. On those who commit the violent acts.
"In light of reports of more demonstrations, I urge that there must be NO violence, NO lawbreaking and NO vandalism of any kind," the president said in a statement to Fox News.
Trump Calls on Americans to 'Help Ease Tensions,' Urges 'No Violence'
In a speech given in Alamo, Texas yesterday, which has been viewed over 4 million times on Youtube already, he again stated "We believe in the rule of law, not violence or rioting." "Now is a time for peace and for calm, respect for law enforcement, and the great people within law enforcement."
Last week, on January 6th, before the now infamous events at the Capitol building, Trump gave a speech. Nowhere in any of it, does he encourage people to become violent at the Capitol. He said, "And after this, we're going to walk down and I'll be there with you. We're going to walk down--We're going to walk down...to the Capitol--And we're going to cheer on our brave senators and congressmen and women and we're probably not going to be cheering so much for some of them. Because you'll never take back our country with weakness. You have to show strength and you have to be strong. We have come to demand that Congress do the right thing and only count the electors who have been lawfully slated. Lawfully slated. I know that everyone here will soon be marching over to the Capitol building to peacefully and patriotically make your voices heard...We're going to walk down Pennsylvania Avenue...and we're going to the Capitol, and we're going to try and give...our Republicans...the kind of pride and boldness that they need to take back our country. So let's walk down Pennsylvania Avenue. I want to thank you, God bless you, and God bless America. Thank you all for being here."
Not a single word about rioting, attacking police, or violence of any kind. You can watch the entire speech below:
What I see the media latching onto with rabid desperation are scattered phrases from Trump such as "fight like..." and a word that we aren't allowed to use on this site. As if that phrase somehow indicates violent intentions in this context. Which we all know (at least, those with a rational mind) it does not. Especially since Trump used the very same phrase elsewhere in his speech, referring to his Supreme Court picks ("I fought like..." for them). I don't recall any fists or guns or mobs being employed in those instances. Because we all know that's not what he meant.
At 2:38pm on January 6th, while the crowd was becoming unruly at the Capitol, President Trump tweeted, "Please support our Capitol Police and Law Enforcement. They are truly on the side of our Country. Stay peaceful!"
He also released a video statement that afternoon, repeating his call for non-violence, and for the protestors to disperse.
"We have to have peace. We have to have law and order. We have to respect our great people in law and order. We don’t want anybody hurt."
Trump Video Telling Protesters at Capitol Building to Go Home: Transcript - Rev
Place the blame where it belongs. On those who commit the violent acts.