Trump slams ‘heinous’ riots & accepts Biden win for 1st time in shock u-turn

DONALD Trump reluctantly conceded defeat on Wednesday and said his focus will turn to a "smooth, seamless and orderly transition" of power in a staggering u-turn following the deadly riot at the US Capitol.

In a video message posted online Thursday evening, the outgoing president described Wednesday's riots on Capitol Hill as a "heinous attack on the nation's Capitol".

He went onto say that he would ensure an orderly transition on January 20, when Joe Biden - who he avoided mentioning by name - will be officially sworn in as President.

"Now Congress has certified the results, a new Administration will be inaugurated on January 20," Trump said, acknowledging for the first time that he would not be serving a second term as president, without explicitly stating it.

"My focus now turns to ensure a smooth, orderly and seamless transition of power," he continued.

In an uncharacteristic move, Trump called for "healing and reconciliation".

"We have just been through an intense election and emotions are high," he said.

"But now tempers must be cooled and calm restored.

"We must get on with the business of America."

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[oliverhulse]

Trump: ‘we love you’
*about to get removed*
Trump: ‘I was outraged by the protests’

[michaelf]

what good are laws to those who don't respect the laws.

[sloandive]

Protesters "am I a joke to you"

[colindebourg]

Winds them up, lets them go, then disowns them, what a cowardly disgusting manipulator of the gullible.

[RWM]

You can always tell when he's reading off someone else's script

[MrWhothefoxthat]

thrown the towel in, all bets off, let communism begin, happy curfews.

[johnkonor]

I'm not American but I understand world and global politicy. Biden is your nightmare USA. god bless u

[firedrake]

He has literally just labelled his own supporters, as “un-American”. Lmao.

He’s turned on his own supporters. They were only there, out of support to him.

They must feel like a bunch of absolute muppets, now. We’re all laughing at them, the world over.

[tvgerbil]

Trump: The buck NEVER stops with me, OK?

[dieseldes]

He sent them on the bus up there, ,now he’s throwing them under it !

[jet]

Your daughter in law Kimberly said "the best is yet to come", now we see what she meant

[worldpeace]

Sounds different like was forced to say this speech unlike him

[dannysmith]

Wow, like a different person, obviously worried about the repercussions so he makes statement. Am I seeing right through this or just being cynical?

[fatamorgana]

So he rallies the Trump troops, then throws them under the bus when they're no longer serving a purpose for HIS own gain. Democracy was raped on Capitol Hill and 4 people lost their lives because of this lunatic and we're all suddenly to forgive him and forget because he read an apology letter to the class written by the teacher?

[stuartbeaumont]

A nation of law and order. Shame he can’t say democracy.

[felicita]

Thank you Mr. President. We are with you all the way

[johntaylor]

Well all the worse for the Americans ! But well done president Trump and you will be one of the best presidents in history !

[mujtabashah]

They finally had to officially go deepfake this time.

[JohnDoe-ipgs]

Unbelievable, after he told them to go down there. Just trew his followers under the bus.

[Mike_]

The Police Chief of Capitol Hill who has now resigned took the blame for your idiotic actions Trump now its your turn