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World leaders expressed their shock and concern on Wednesday (06/01) over the unrest caused by the masses of supporters of President Donald Trump who stormed the United States Capitol building to cancel the approval of the victory in the United States presidential elections.
German
German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas said the disturbances in the Capitol were an insult to democracy.
“Enemies of democracy will rejoice over the inconceivable incidents of #WashingtonDC,” tweeted Mass. “The incitement turned into acts of violence, on the steps of the Reichstag (German parliament building), and now in the #Capitol. insult to democratic institutions has a devastating effect. “
“Trump and his supporters should accept the decision of the American voters and stop trampling on democracy,” Maas added.
English
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson tweeted that the riot incident on Capitol Hill was a “disgrace”. Johnson added that the United States is the champion of democracy in the world, and therefore democracy is very “important”, so there must be a peaceful transfer of power.
Meanwhile, British Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab added in his tweet: “The United States is deeply committed to democracy and there is no justification for violent attempts to derail a proper and legitimate transition of power.”
French
French President Emmanuel Macron responded to the incident on Capitol Hill by saying he believes in the power of democracy in the United States.
“What is happening in Washington is not (representation) of the Americans,” Macron said in a short video speech posted on Twitter.
Macron speaks in English and French in the video posted on his Twitter. Macron wrote the hashtag “#WeAreOne”.
“I just want to express our friendship and belief in America. What is happening today in Washington DC is not (the representation) of Americans, I think. We believe in the power of our democracy. We believe in the power of American democracy.” Macron said. in English.
European Union
“In the eyes of the world, American democracy appears under siege tonight,” tweeted EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell.
Borrell described the move as an “attack on America’s democracy, institutions and the rule of law.” He also added: “This is not the United States. The results of the November 3 elections must be fully respected.”
EU leaders Ursula von der Leyen and Charles Michel also tweeted to condemn the unrest, while urging a peaceful transformation of power.
Canada
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said his country was “deeply disturbed and saddened” by the violent incidents in Washington.
“Violence will never succeed in overriding the wishes of the people,” he tweeted.
Canadian Foreign Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne expressed deep concern about the situation. “A peaceful transfer of power is critical to democracy; it must and will continue. We are closely following events and our thoughts are with the American people.”
Former President of the United States
Former US President George W. Bush and his wife Laura said they were upset and heartbroken by the riots in the US Capitol building. Bush said the actions were “ carried out by people whose passions have been fueled by falsehoods and false hopes. ”
Meanwhile, Bill Clinton said the attack was sparked by Trump’s “poison policy.”
“The riots were instigated by Donald Trump and his most ardent supporters, including many in Congress, to reverse his electoral defeat,” Clinton said.
Trump’s predecessor, former President Barack Obama, blamed Trump for inciting the violence and called the incidents of unrest “a time of great humiliation and disgrace for the nation.”
pkp / rap (dpa, AP, Reuters)
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