Trump Defends Actions During Capitol Riot, Refuses to Disclose Details

Trump refused to disclose his actions as the Capitol riot unfolded, saying "I'm not going to tell you anything."
When pressed, Trump defended his January 6 video telling rioters "we love you" and to "go home."
Trump shifted blame to Pelosi, saying he assumed she had the situation under control.
Trump has faced criticism from Democrats and Republicans for his delayed response to the riot.
Trump praised his own behavior, saying "I behaved so well" and "did such a good job."

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9/7/2023

Vivek Ramaswamy refuses to explain Trump criticism in viral interview

Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy refused to answer questions about his previous statements calling Donald Trump's behavior "abhorrent" and a "danger to democracy" during a heated interview with MSNBC host Mehdi Hasan.

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Trump Remains Defiant on Jan. 6, Potential Pardons and Ongoing Investigations into Election Meddling

Former President Donald Trump refused to answer questions about whether he watched the Capitol riot unfold on television and declined to disclose how he spent January 6, 2021, during the insurrection, stating that he would reveal it "later at an appropriate time."

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Trump Blames Pelosi for Jan. 6 Riot, Alleging She Rejected National Guard

Former President Donald Trump believes that former Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi is responsible for the January 6th Capitol riot because she turned down the request for 10,000 soldiers and refused to be interviewed by the Jan. 6 committee.

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GOP Lawmaker Dodges Trump Shutdown Question By Criticizing Reporter's Socks

Rep. Tim Burchett refuses to comment on former President Donald Trump's call for a partial government shutdown, instead criticizing the person who asked the question for their fashion choices.

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Posted 9/17/2023, 3:26:00 PM

Trump Defends Actions During Capitol Riot, Refuses to Disclose Details

Trump refused to disclose his actions as the Capitol riot unfolded, saying "I'm not going to tell you anything."
When pressed, Trump defended his January 6 video telling rioters "we love you" and to "go home."
Trump shifted blame to Pelosi, saying he assumed she had the situation under control.
Trump has faced criticism from Democrats and Republicans for his delayed response to the riot.
Trump praised his own behavior, saying "I behaved so well" and "did such a good job."

businessinsider.com

Relevant topic timeline:

9/7/2023

Vivek Ramaswamy refuses to explain Trump criticism in viral interview

9/17/2023

Trump Remains Defiant on Jan. 6, Potential Pardons and Ongoing Investigations into Election Meddling

9/17/2023

Trump Blames Pelosi for Jan. 6 Riot, Alleging She Rejected National Guard

9/27/2023

GOP Lawmaker Dodges Trump Shutdown Question By Criticizing Reporter's Socks

Rep. Tim Burchett refuses to comment on former President Donald Trump's call for a partial government shutdown, instead criticizing the person who asked the question for their fashion choices.