Biden: Trump’s Actions in Capitol Breach Were a Threat to Democracy
Washington D.C. – In a statement made on the eve of Congress certifying the results of the November 5, 2024, presidential election, President Joe Biden has once again described the actions of his predecessor, Donald Trump, during the January 6, 2021, Capitol riot as a “real threat to democracy.”
When questioned by reporters at the White House about whether he still considered Trump a threat, Biden responded, “I believe what he did was a real threat to democracy. I hope we’ve moved past that.” The president, whose term is coming to an end, stressed the importance of returning to a “normal, peaceful transition of power,” although he acknowledged “internal issues” within the Republican camp without specifying further.
The joint session of Congress on January 6 was tasked with ratifying the election results where
Donald Trump secured victory over Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris. Trump is
scheduled for inauguration on January 20, where Harris will preside over the Senate in her role as
the Vice President-elect, but neither Biden nor Trump are expected to attend.
The reference to the 6 January , 2021:
Event recalls when supporters of then-President Trump stormed the Capitol to block the
certification of the 2020 election results, which Biden won. During the chaos, one rioter was shot
and killed by police, several others died from various medical emergencies, and a Capitol Police
officer lost his life in the aftermath of the clashes.
Biden’s comments come at a pivotal moment, highlighting the ongoing tensions and the need for
healing and unity in the American political landscape. His remarks serve as a reminder of the
fragility of democratic institutions and the responsibility of leaders to uphold the democratic
process.
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