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From Obama, Modi to Trudeau: How the world leaders react to the pro-Trump riots at US Capitol!

By alagu, 07 January, 2021
Donald Trump, Barack Obama, Narendra Modi, Boris Johnson, US Elections

When the world witnessed the dusk of democratic principles of the oldest democracy, the United States, that was made possible by the pro-Trump supporters who stormed and vandalized the US Capitol Hill on Wednesday to block both the chambers from carrying out the constitutional process of certifying Joe Biden as the next president, the global leaders from across all directions had expressed their concern about the violence and how it had set a bad precedent. 

The former US Presidents had strongly condemned the violence, as the final days of Trump have been unfolding the unprecedented events in US History. Trump's predecessor and former US President Barack Obama took to Twitter had strongly objected to the violence. Obama posted his statement on the violence at the Capitol and said, "History will rightly remember today's violence at the Capitol, incited by a sitting president who has continued to baselessly lie about the outcome of a lawful election, as a moment of great dishonor and shame for our nation. But we'd be kidding ourselves if we treated it as a total surprise". 

Former US President George W. Bush issued his statement and said, "It is a sickening and heartbreaking sight. This is how election results are disputed in a banana republic- not our democratic republic. I am appalled by the reckless behavior of some political leaders since the election and by the lack of respect shown today for our institutions, our traditions, and our law enforcement". 

The 43rd President, who was a Republican, further said, "To those who are disappointed in the results of the election, our country is more important than the politics of the moment. Let the officials elected by the people fulfill their duties and represent our voices in peace and safety. May God continue to bless the United States of America". Another former President Bill Clinton slammed the last four years of Trump's presidency and the violence at Capitol Hill. 

Bill Clinton said, "The assault was fueled by more than four years of poison politics spreading deliberate misinformation, sowing distrust in our system, and pitting Americans against one another". Besides the former US Presidents, several world leaders had condemned the attack. One of Trump's closest global allies, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his distress over the riots. He took to Twitter and said, "Distressed to see news about rioting and violence in Washington DC. Orderly and peaceful transfer of power must continue. The democratic process cannot be allowed to be subverted through unlawful protests." 

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson described the scenes as disgraceful and said, "The United States stands for democracy around the world and it is now vital that there should be a peaceful and orderly transfer of power".  Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau took to Twitter to express how he was disturbed by the attack. He said, "Canadians are deeply disturbed and saddened by the attack on democracy in the United States, our closest ally and neighbor. Violence will never succeed in overruling the will of the people. Democracy in the US must be upheld - and it will be." 

French President Emmanuel Macron released his video on his response to the riots in the US and said, "We believe in democracy". Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison said, "We condemn these acts of violence and look forward to a peaceful transfer of government to the newly elected administration in the great American democratic tradition". The global condemnation has been seen as one of the black marks of Trump's presidency and several Republican leaders had tarnished Trump over his claims and bid to overturn the elections. 

The United States had witnessed the unprecedented events after thousands of pro-Trump supporters gathered before the US capitol hill and unfolded the riots to stop the process of certifying Joe Biden as the next US President. As Trump is yet to concede the defeat, he had called his supporters to march towards Washington on Wednesday and Reuters had reported that the riots had killed four people including a woman, who was shot and killed by a police officer. The police department had arrested 50 people in connection to the riots. Staunchly reacting to the riots, US President-elect Joe Biden said, "Today is a reminder, a painful one, that democracy is fragile. To preserve it requires people of good will, leaders with the courage to stand up, who are devoted not to pursuit of power and personal interest at any cost, but to the common good."

 

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