Trump Concedes Biden Will Take Office, Condemns Capitol Attack

President Donald Trump, in a video message on Thursday night, condemned the storming of the U.S. Capitol -- which occurred after he urged his angry supporters to take action -- and said he would prepare for the administration of President-elect Joe Biden.

“The demonstrators who infiltrated the Capitol have defiled the seat of American democracy,” Trump said of the violence, which left several people dead. “To those who engage in the acts of violence and destruction: you do not represent our country. And to those who broke the law: you will pay.”

The video followed a wave of resignations from his administration and calls from top congressional Democrats, former White House aides, business leaders, and even the editorial page of the Wall Street Journal for Trump’s removal from office over his role in inciting the insurrection. Members of Congress have also discussed impeachment.

Before throngs of his supporters marched on the Capitol, overwhelmed police barricades and broke into the building, Trump, in a fiery address at midday Wednesday, exhorted them to “stop the steal” and make a stand for his presidency. In egging on the mob, he repeated false claims of voter fraud even as both houses of Congress were preparing to certify Biden’s victory in the Electoral College vote.

A U.S. Capitol Police officer died of injuries he sustained “while physically engaging with protesters” during the unrest, according to the department. The officer was the fifth person who died in connection to the storming of the Capitol.

But on Thursday Trump called for “healing and reconciliation” and said he would turn his focus to the transition, in a message that appeared designed to quell growing alarm among even his closest allies and aides.

“A new administration will be inaugurated on Jan. 20th,” Trump said. “My focus now turns to ensuring a smooth, orderly and seamless transition of power.”

The video was released late on a day of mounting demands for his immediate departure from office -- even though his term ends on Jan. 20. They included calls for his resignation, a new impeachment inquiry and for Vice President Mike Pence to undertake extraordinary constitutional measures to oust him.

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[lisaengelage]

Too late impeach and or remove
He needs to pay for damage that his thugs that he incited caused

[alocinotasor]

No concession, no congratulations, and ended with "this is just the beginning" in the full speach.

[juliorivera]

We haven’t been healing for four years, of your rule, so please spare ME and all true Americans your Bull !

[drivebye]

"I concede."
Nope didn't hear that.

[chrislanejones]

2 days later... Oh yeah I should probably condemn those people that ran through the US capital since it's making me look bad as a president.

[brandenhickerson]

Most respectful thing hes said toward the u.s. during his entire presidency.

[jrmy]

He didn’t say anything about a PEACEFUL transfer of power.

[workingman]

This is not the complete version of this statement.

[starjasper]

He did not say peaceful transfer of power. He said “seamless transfer of power.” his script writer couldn’t bring himself to use the word peaceful.

[zachmcelroy]

All summed up.. MY BAD, JUST MAKING SURE THE ELECTION WAS LEGIT TEEHEE

[daricej]

It's sad people died over a non-issue. He lost in November!!

[powerprivilege]

You were all dancing in glee while watching the attack on the Capitol! SHAME ON YOU!

[moviesforadults]

Ok, Joe and Kamala. Now what? Show us what you’ll do because so far, the cabinet that’s being formed is not impressive.

[donm]

Trump is the greatest president ever 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[juliorivera]

Buy Tomorrow he b singing his regular tune, time to b THEKILLINGPRESIDENT AGAIN!

[Clunker]

need to make trump and all trumps enablers accountable.. for all their actions and crimes.

[censorshipoftruth]

1 Chronicles 26:27
[27]Out of the spoils won in battles did they dedicate to maintain the house of the LORD.

[safndeennb]

does this man know anything about shame and disgrace?

[syxiong]

We love you and miss you, will always pray for you! You are the best our president forever may God continue to bless you and your family.

[amandaherman]

What a joke he is just like everything else is once again all on him