Trump Says Capitol Rioters Had "Love In Their Heart:" Calls Jan 6 "A Beautiful Day"
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Former President Donald Trump, on Wednesday, defended his actions on Jan. 6 insurrection during CNN's town hall event in New Hampshire.
What Happened: Trump refused to accept that he had lost the 2020 presidential election and, justifying his Jan. 6 actions, said the protesters who descended on Washington that day had "love in their heart," reported CNN.
During the event, Trump was asked if he had any regrets about his actions on Jan. 6, when rioters violently stormed the Capitol in an attempt to stop the certification of the 2020 election. The riots occurred after the ex-president gave a speech outside the White House in which he repeated baseless claims that the 2020 election was fraudulent.
What Happened: Trump refused to accept that he had lost the 2020 presidential election and, justifying his Jan. 6 actions, said the protesters who descended on Washington that day had "love in their heart," reported CNN.
During the event, Trump was asked if he had any regrets about his actions on Jan. 6, when rioters violently stormed the Capitol in an attempt to stop the certification of the 2020 election. The riots occurred after the ex-president gave a speech outside the White House in which he repeated baseless claims that the 2020 election was fraudulent.