Trump farewell speech sparks Twitter FURY as ‘no new wars’ claim sees Capitol debate erupt
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Mr Trump started his leaving speech by urging prayers for the new Administration, although he failed to mention President-elect Joe Biden by name. The remark sparked debate on Twitter, with furious users accusing Mr Trump of trying to start a war within the US.
The Republican leader has recently faced accusations from critics of inciting the civil unrest in the Capitol Building earlier this month.
One Twitter user said: “Ignoring the civil wars taking place in the US because of Trump, sure.”
Another person responded: “I guess almost instigating a civil war doesn’t count.”
A third commenter added: “He did, he created a war on this country’s home turf… Pitting Americans against Americans.
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“The driving force behind an insurrection attempt on January 6th and his failures at addressing the Covid pandemic that’s officially killed 400k of our people.”
Others blamed the Trump administration for the hundreds of thousands of deaths caused by the coronavirus pandemic.
One user said: “Wow, they’re really leaning into this ‘no new wars’ bullsh*t, like that’ll make us conveniently forget about the unprecedented death and destruction they’re responsible for.”
Another person added: “And yet still found a way to needlessly kill hundreds of thousands of Americans.”
In the controversial speech, Mr Trump acknowledged the storming of Congress, after which a number of his social media platforms were suspended, including his controversial Twitter account.
He said: “All Americans were horrified by the assault on our Capitol.
“Political violence is an attack on everything we cherish as Americans. It can never be tolerated.”
He also wished the incoming Administration luck as he confirmed he would transfer power to Joe Biden on Wednesday.
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Mr Trump said: “This week, we inaugurate a new administration and pray for its success in keeping America safe and prosperous.
“We extend our very best wishes and we want them to have luck, a very important word.
“Now, as I prepare to hand power over to a new administration at Noon on Wednesday, I want you to know that the movement we started is only just beginning.”
He added: “As a result of our bold diplomacy and principled realism, we achieved a series of historic peace deals in the Middle East. It is the dawn of a new Middle East and we are bringing our soldiers home.”
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