Trump defends Capitol rioters, says there was 'zero threat'

Former President Donald Trump on Thursday defended some of his supporters who rioted at US Capitol on January 6, saying y posed “zero threat” to lawmakers who h assembled re to certify Electoral College vote that confirmed Joe Biden's victory in presidential race.

Trump complained to Fox News Channel's Laura Ingraham that law enforcement was “persecuting” Capitol rioters, while “nothing happens” to left-wing protesters. Trump did acknowledge that those who stormed Capitol “went in and y shouldn't have done it.” But he ded: “Some of m went in and y're, y're hugging and kissing police and guards. You know, y h great relationships. A lot of people were waved in and n y walked in and y walked out." More than 300 people have been charged in connection to riot. Authorities have said y believe at least 100 more could face charges.

January 6 riot followed a fiery Trump rally outside White House, in which he urged a mob of his supporters to “fight like hell” for him at Capitol. A week later, House impeached Trump for second time, but Senate eventually acquitted him on charge of inciting attack.