Published 11:24 IST, January 14th 2021

Trump disavows violence after 2nd impeachment

President Donald Trump has released a video condemning the violent insurrection he fomented at the Capitol last week.

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President Donald Trump has released a video condemning violent insurrection he fomented at Capitol last week.  video was released Wednesday after he was impeached by House for a record second time, this time with Republican votes.

Trump also called on his supporters to remain peaceful amid concerns about additional violence in days before President-elect Joe Biden's inauguration. Trump said: "I want to be very clear: I unequivocally condemn violence that we saw last week."

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He added, "Violence and vandalism have absolutely place in our country" and " true supporter" of his "could ever endorse political violence." Trump also said that he had directed federal ncies to use all necessary resources to maintain order in Washington, D.C. over next week. Trump made reference to becoming first president in nation's history to be impeached twice.

 

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11:24 IST, January 14th 2021