Donald Trump, when requested point-blank throughout Tuesday evening’s presidential debate whether or not he had any regrets for his actions on January 6, 2021, couldn’t identify a single one.
ABC Information moderator David Muir famous in his query that Trump waited greater than two hours on January 6 earlier than delivering a video message telling rioters on the Capitol constructing to go residence.
“Is there something you remorse about what you probably did on that day?” Muir requested.
Trump’s response was defiant, claiming that in his message, he informed demonstrators supporting him to behave “peacefully and patriotically.”
Trump additionally claimed that “no person on the opposite facet was killed. Ashli Babbitt was shot by an uncontrolled police officer that ought to have by no means, ever shot her. It’s a shame.” (He apparently forgot the Capitol law enforcement officials who died.)
Muir then requested the query once more, and Trump once more denied any duty.
“I had nothing to do with that, apart from they requested me to make a speech. I confirmed up for a speech, I mentioned, I believe it’s going to be large,” Trump replied.
Trump is requested if he regrets something about his actions on January sixth… after saying an “uncontrolled” police officer shot Ashli Babbitt and pivots to the border pic.twitter.com/9CqjmHArwz
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Kamala Harris didn’t mince phrases in her response, noting that Trump was indicted and impeached for his actions on January 6.
Trump’s ideas on January 6 are disturbing, as he appears to be justifying the violent mob that sought to overturn the 2020 presidential election on his behalf. Invoking Ashli Babbitt is a part of a years-long effort by conservatives to obscure their very own duty for the Capitol rebellion. If Trump loses this November, his reply at Tuesday evening’s debate may point out that he’d be keen to incite one other violent mob to overturn the ends in his favor.
