Trump’s condemnation of Jan 6 rioters resurfaces after White House tries to ‘rewrite history’
Resurfaced video shows Trump slamming Jan 6 rioters as ‘heinous’
- A video of Donald Trump condemning the January 6 rioters as "heinous" has resurfaced.
- The video's reappearance follows accusations that his administration is attempting to rewrite history regarding the Capitol attack.
- On the five-year anniversary of the riot, a website was launched claiming the election was "stolen" and blaming law enforcement for escalating tensions.
- In the resurfaced video, Mr Trump stated that the demonstrators "defiled the seat of American democracy" and "do not represent our country."
- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries criticised the website, asserting that attempts to rewrite history and whitewash the events of January 6 will not be permitted.