The first lady praised the “passion and enthusiasm” in the November 3 presidential election, but made no reference to her husband’s relentless effort to reverse the results.
The first lady of the United States, Melania Trump, finally spoke on Monday about the takeover of Congress by supporters of her husband last week, accusing her of being the object of “attacks” and malicious treatment.
His silence had attracted a lot of attention after the national crisis that broke out on Wednesday, when President Donald Trump, who insists his reelection had been stolen, encouraged a large crowd of supporters to march to Congress, which then prepared to declare Joe Biden’s triumph. .
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US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump will board Air Force One on December 23, 2020, as they travel to Mar-a-lago for Christmas and New Year. Photo: AFP
The angry mob stormed the Capitol, looted offices and clashed with police, forcing the evacuation of lawmakers and creating chaos that shook the entire world. Five people were killed in the coup.
Melania Trump’s first public response was via a typographical error statement posted on the White House website, where the first lady said she was “disappointed and discouraged at what happened last week.”
“I absolutely condemn the violence that has taken place on Capitol Hill. Violence is never acceptable, ”he wrote.
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But his disappointment apparently also had to do with the treatment he feels received after the unprecedented attack on the heart of American democracy.
“I think it’s a shame that around these tragic events there has been lewd gossip, unwarranted personal attacks, and false and misleading accusations against me, from people who want to be relevant and have problems that they want to move forward,” wrote Melania Trump, without those attacks. to specify.
In his statement, he also expressed his condolences to the families of the five killed in the riots, listing the names of the Trumpistas who died before that of Brian Sicknick, a police officer who died from injuries sustained during the demonstration.
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The first lady praised the “passion and enthusiasm” in the November 3 presidential election, but made no reference to her husband’s relentless effort to reverse the results.
“Our nation must heal in a civilized way. Make no mistake about it, I absolutely condemn the violence that took place on our nation’s Capitol. Violence is never acceptable, ”said Melania Trump.
The Trumps will leave the White House on January 20, when Biden takes office as the 46th President of the United States.