5 hours agoAngela Merkel: Frustrated and angry over U.S. riots
Periskopi(5 years ago)
(5 years ago)German Chancellor Angela Merkel today expressed regret and anger over the “invasion of” of the Capitol by Donald Trump supporters. “We all saw unpleasant images yesterday from the invasion of the American Congress, angered me and also saddened me, ” said Merkel. “I am sorry since November President Trump has not acknowledged [...] loss.
“We all saw unpleasant images yesterday from the invasion of the American Congress, angered and also saddened me, ” said Merkel.
I'm sorry since November President Trump has not admitted his loss, as he did yesterday,” he added. Merkel
She described hundreds of Trump supporters who attacked the Capitol as <x0-attacking and protesters” and said he believed that Biden would be sworn to be president within two weeks.
The US Congress certified Joe Biden's victory, officially making the last of the 46th US president. Outgoing President Donald Trump accepted the score. Although he said he did not agree, he promised a calm transfer of power on January 20th.
