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mahatmakanejeeves

(57,359 posts)
Wed Jan 13, 2021, 03:38 PM Jan 2021

Statement from Trump; January 13, 2021

STATEMENTS & RELEASES

Statement from the President

LAW & JUSTICE

Issued on: January 13, 2021

In light of reports of more demonstrations, I urge that there must be NO violence, NO lawbreaking and NO vandalism of any kind. That is not what I stand for, and it is not what America stands for. I call on ALL Americans to help ease tensions and calm tempers. Thank You.
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Progressive dog

(6,900 posts)
4. I wonder how many hours before he
Wed Jan 13, 2021, 03:44 PM
Jan 2021

starts inciting violence and/or claiming the election was stolen.
That was not Trump, that was his PR department. He only communicates by tweet.

lark

(23,078 posts)
15. Yeah, but she does a much better job at pretending to be human.
Wed Jan 13, 2021, 06:15 PM
Jan 2021

Underneath all the botox and better grammar, she's as rotten as him.

Kablooie

(18,619 posts)
10. Wow! Tough talk from the president!
Wed Jan 13, 2021, 04:13 PM
Jan 2021

When has he ever been so polite and soft in ordering something before?
Never!

This in itself says he supports the violence.

global1

(25,237 posts)
11. By This Statement He Now Thinks He's Absolved Himself Of Any Blame For Inciting More Violence While.
Wed Jan 13, 2021, 04:13 PM
Jan 2021

he knows that he can't stop the snowball that he's started rolling downhill.

But the violence that is sure to happen - whether it be in Washington D.C. or in one or more of the 50 State Capitol's that have been designated targets by these traitorous insurgents that he's nurtured with his lies for the last 4 years - he'll be able to declare 'martial law' and say he's still the president.

This is his last hope to 'stop the steal' - except he's the one doing the stealing. Wasn't this Michael Flynn's suggestion to him?

We're not out of the wood's yet with this criminal. Though he only has 7 days left in his term - he's as dangerous as ever. This is why it is so important to remove him from office immediately.

I pray that the preparation and precautions that are being taken in D.C. and around the country will work and prevent any further violence - however - with the National Guard being armed with live ammunition I'm worried that the slightest false move by either side can set off a conflict that will get out of hand.

It was Adam Schiff in his closing arguments from Trump's first impeachment that said (paraphrasing) - if you don't stop him now - he'll be back. Well people - he's back and as dangerous as ever.

HariSeldon

(455 posts)
13. Oh, he really, REALLY shouldn't implement martial law
Wed Jan 13, 2021, 05:21 PM
Jan 2021

Because if Biden can hide out until noon Eastern Time next Wednesday, then take the oath, all the loyal military will immediately turn on Trump and, if he or his resist with force, summarily execute them as traitors under martial law. Martial law does not alter the fact that the Presidency will change hands at that hour, and any troops who hold dear the oath they swore to defend the Constitution will follow Biden's leadership.

pfitz59

(10,344 posts)
18. Gas-lighting on a grand scale
Wed Jan 13, 2021, 10:17 PM
Jan 2021

There are no "take backs' for what he did and said. We all saw, we all heard and we all remember. So take your attempt at deflection and saving face and shove it up your fat orange ass.

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