US: ‘Defend your oath on national TV’ – Biden reacts as Trump vows ‘never to concede’
The United States, US, President-Elect, Joe Biden has reacted to the violent riot at the country’s Capitol.
Biden called on the outgoing President, Donald Trump to fulfil his oath on national television and defend the country’s constitution.
Recall that a violent protest had erupted at the US Capitol after Trump addressed his followers vowing “never to concede” defeat.
During the protest, a woman was shot dead.
Reacting, Biden said the incident was not a representation of who Americans are.
In a series of tweets on his verified Twitter handle, Biden insisted that Americans practice a lawful and respectful democracy.
He wrote: “I call on President Trump to go on national television now to fulfil his oath and defend the Constitution by demanding an end to this siege
“Our way is plain: It is the way of democracy — of lawfulness, and of respect — respect for each other, and for our nation.”
