Trump privately blamed ‘Antifa people’ for storming US Capitol – Axios

U.S. President Donald Trump has privately blamed ‘Antifa people’ for storming the U.S. Capitol final Wednesday, regardless that clear video and documentary proof reveals the rioters have been overwhelmingly his supporters, Axios reported.
Trump made the comment in a 30-minute-plus cellphone name Monday morning with House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, Axios reported, citing a White House official and one other supply acquainted with the decision.
However, McCarthy advised Trump within the name, which in line with Axios was tense and aggressive at instances, “It’s not Antifa, it’s MAGA. I know. I was there.”
McCarthy additionally suggested Trump to name Joe Biden, meet with the president-elect and go away a welcome letter within the Resolute Desk for his successor, in line with the report.
The White House didn’t instantly reply to a request for remark. A consultant of McCarthy was not instantly accessible for remark.
The storming of the Capitol constructing final week by Trump supporters delayed the certification of Biden’s election victory.
Trump, who has with out proof challenged the validity of Biden’s election win, initially praised his supporters however later condemned the violence.
Lawmakers have been compelled to flee because the constructing was mobbed by the president’s supporters, who overwhelmed safety forces. Five folks died within the violence, together with one Capitol Police officer who was crushed as he tried to keep off the crowds.