After the unprecedented riots that erupted last night (Wednesday) on Capitol Hill in Washington, the US Congress today finally confirmed Joe Biden’s victory in the presidential election. After a long hiatus, the special debate of the two houses of Congress – the Senate and the House of Representatives – was scheduled to confirm the vote of the electors in the various states. Lawmakers rejected by a majority of appeals filed by Republican representatives on the results in some states, stating that Biden won 306 electors compared to 232 for outgoing President Donald Trump. Biden will take office in 46 weeks as the 46th President of the United States.
In response to the congressional decision, Trump issued an official statement stating: “Although I completely disagree with the election results, there will be an orderly transfer of power on January 20. I have always said we will continue our fight to ensure only legitimate votes are counted. This is the end of our first term. “It’s the most in presidential history, but it’s just the beginning of the struggle to make America great again.”
After the results were confirmed, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu responded to the events in the United States capital: “For generations, American democracy has been a source of inspiration to the world and Israel. American democracy has always been a source of inspiration for me. “It was disgraceful in Washington, and it must be strongly condemned. I have no doubt that American democracy will prevail – as it always has.”
Earlier, Washington police said four people were killed in the riots on Capitol Hill and 52 protesters were arrested. Trump supporters, who had gathered for a protest rally against the ratification process of the election results, clashed with police officers stationed at the scene. Some managed to break through the checkpoints and enter the building. The hearing was adjourned for several hours, and Vice President Mike Pence and members of Congress were evacuated to safety. A night curfew was imposed in the city of Washington, and the mayor declared a 15-day state of emergency.
The American political system condemned the riots in the Capitol, and sharply criticized President Trump. In both parties – the Democratic and the Republican – there are calls for Trump’s removal even before he ends his term.
With the resumption of the congressional debate, Lantern vehemently condemned the protesters’ violence: “Today was a black day in the history of the Capitol. “Violence never wins, freedom wins, and it’s still the home of the people. Let’s go back to work.” House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said: “Today a shameful attack was made on our democracy. This, however, can not deter us from our responsibility to confirm the election of Joe Biden and Camela Harris. We will be a part of history that shows the world what America is made of. “
President-elect Biden last night issued a special statement to the American nation, in which he condemned the rioters and said it was an extreme minority: “The sights of chaos in the Capitol do not reflect the real America,” he declared. He called on Trump to get on the air immediately and demand that his supporters “end the siege” and evacuate the Capitol.
Shortly afterwards, Trump released a videotape in which he called on protesters who broke into the Capitol to leave the place, but reiterated his claim that he had won the election. “I know you’re hurt,” he said. “The election was stolen from us, it was a landslide victory, and everyone knows it, especially the other side. But you must go home now. We need peace, we need law and order. We need to respect the people of law and order, we do not want anyone to be hurt. These. “There were fake elections, but we must not play into their hands. We need peace. Go home. We love you, you are special people.”