Political leaders in Canada, Belgium, England and other countries called for calm as they chanted the crowd of insurgents who were seen storming the Chapter on Wednesday to protest the results of the presidential election.
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau
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“Democracy in the United States must be maintained – and it will be,” he continued.
Canadians are deeply disturbed and saddened by the attack on democracy in the United States, our closest ally and neighbor. Violence will never go beyond the will of the people. Democracy in the United States must be maintained – and it will be.
– Justin Trudeau (@JustinTrudeau) January 6, 2021
Belgian Prime Minister Sophie Wilmès said she was “watching closely what is happening in Washington” and called the images that emerged from Wednesday’s violent demonstrations “shocking”.
“They show the extent of the task of President-elect Biden, which will be to unite American society around a common project. We trust him to do so, “she said, adding that the images” affect our democratic ideals. ”
Watching closely what is happening in Washington DC. These images are shocking, and because they affect our democratic ideals. They show the scale of President-elect Biden’s task, which will be to unite American society around a common project. We trust him to do that.
– Sophie Wilmès (@Sophie_Wilmes) January 6, 2021
“Shameful scenes in the US Congress,” British Prime Minister Boris Johnson wrote on Twitter. “The United States represents democracy around the world, and now it is vital that there is a peaceful and orderly transfer of power.”
Shameful scenes in the US Congress. The United States represents democracy around the world, and it is now vital that there be a peaceful and orderly transfer of power.
– Boris Johnson (@BorisJohnson) January 6, 2021
In a statement seen by the BBC, the Turkish foreign ministry said it called on “all parties” in the country to show “restraint and common sense”, while the Venezuelan government said, with the “unfortunate episode” seen on Wednesday, the states United “suffers the same thing it has generated in other countries with its policies of aggression. “
“Like many others, I watched what was happening in the United States. I share the sentiment of friends in the US – what is happening is wrong “, said the Prime Minister of New Zealand, Jacinda Ardern posted on Twitter.
“Democracy – the right of people to vote, to have their voices heard and then to respect this decision peacefully should never be annulled by a crowd. Our thoughts are with everyone who is as devastated as we are by today’s events. I have no doubt that democracy will prevail “, she continued.
Former Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull described Wednesday’s events at the Capitol as “mafia violence”, which he said was “the culmination of Trump’s ongoing attack on American democracy”.
Turnbull also wrote on Twitter that “supporters of the GOP president and the media should reflect on what they have allowed.”
The President of Ecuador Lenin Moreno said the nation rejects “acts of violence” in Washington and added that in a democracy, “recognition of the will of the people is imperative.”
“An attack on Capitol Hill is an attack on democracy. We are witnessing disturbing scenes of violence in Washington DC. Freedom, democracy and decency must be respected, “said Icelandic Prime Minister Katrín Jakobsdóttir. posted on Twitter.
The President of the European Parliament, David Sassoli, said the scenes from the Capitol on Wednesday were “deeply concerned” and that “democratic votes must be respected.”
“We are confident that the United States will ensure that the rules of democracy are protected,” he added.
Deep about the scenes in the US Chapter tonight. Democratic votes must be respected. We are confident that the United States will ensure that the rules of democracy are protected.
– David Sassoli (@EP_President) January 6, 2021
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez also weighed in on the Capitol uprising in a statement obtained by the BBC, expressing the hope that “the new presidency of the Joe Biden
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“I trust the power of US democracy,” he added.
Thousands of Trump supporters gather weekly in the district to protest the results of the November elections as Congress prepares to certify the Electoral College vote
The chapter was blocked on Wednesday as outside demonstrations became more violent, and insurgents stormed the building, clashing with local police.
The Washington Metropolitan Police Department said it arrested at least 13 people Wednesday amid riots. A woman was also pronounced dead later Wednesday after being shot in the chest during the riot.
Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle condemned the violence.
Trump also went on Twitter to urge his supporters to be peaceful and leave the Chapter in a video. But he also promoted disputed claims about the election in the clip, which social media companies adopted restrictions not long after to avoid inciting more violence.
Updated: 9:30 p.m.