Former Attorney General William Barr said in a Thursday statement that President Trump is to blame for the Capitol breach and that his behavior amid the unrest was “a betrayal of his office.”
Barr added that Trump helped “orchestrating a mob to pressure Congress” and that was “inexcusable.”
As the rioters stormed the Capitol Building, Trump tweeted “We love you; you’re special, go home now” and in the aftermath, blamed those who “stole” the elections for the violence.
Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer asked for Trump to be removed from office immediately following the mayhem that left four dead.
“What happened at the US Capitol yesterday was an insurrection against the United States, incited by the President. This President should not hold office one day longer,” Schumer said.
“The quickest and most effective way – it can be done today – to remove this president from office would be for the VP to immediately invoke the 25th amendment.”
He added: “If the Vice President and the cabinet refuse to stand up, Congress should reconvene to impeach the President.”
