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US President Donald Trump arrives to speak at a rally in Washington, January 6, 2021. (Jacquelyn Martin/AP)
WASHINGTON (AP) US President Donald Trump said there would be an “orderly transition on January 20th” after Congress concluded the electoral vote count early Thursday certifying President-elect Joe Biden’s victory, hours after Trump appeared to excuse the violent occupation of the US Capitol by his supporters.
Trump acknowledged defeat in the November 3 election for the first time, after a day of chaos and destruction on Capitol Hill perpetrated in his name by supporters that halted business in Congress for more than six hours.
President Donald Trump speaks during a rally protesting the electoral college certification of Joe Biden as President, Jan 6, 2021, Washington. AP
President Donald Trump for the first time acknowledged his defeat in the Nov 3 election and announced there would be an “orderly transition on Jan 20” after Congress concluded the electoral vote count early on Thursday, certifying President-elect Joe Biden’s victory.
Trump’s acknowledgment came after a day of chaos and destruction on Capitol Hill as a mob of his supporters stormed the Capitol building and unleashed unprecedented scenes of mayhem as it tried to halt the peaceful transition of power. Members of Congress were forced into hiding, offices were ransacked, and the formal congressional tally halted for more than six hours.
WASHINGTON U.S. President Donald Trump for the first time acknowledged his defeat in the Nov. 3 election and announced there would be an orderly transition on January 20th after Congress concluded the electoral vote count early Thursday certifying President-elect Joe Biden s victory. Trump s acknowledgment came after a day of chaos and destruction on Capitol Hill as a mob of his supporters stormed the Capitol building and unleashed unprecedented scenes of mayhem as it tried to halt the peaceful transition of power. Members of Congress were forced into hiding, offices were ransacked, and the formal congressional tally halted for more than six hours.