Washington Mayor Muriel Bowser has extended the state of emergency in the city for 15 days due to the actions of the president’s supporters Donald Trump . The order has been posted on website of the city administration.
In a statement, Bowser said that “many have come to Washington with the aim of mending violence and destruction.” She noted that these sentiments are fueled by statements by “inciting anger and violence” Trump about the illegitimacy of the past elections and does not admit defeat. In this regard, the emergency regime in the city is extended until January 21 until the next order of the mayor. Thus, he will also capture the inauguration ceremony of the President-elect Joe Biden , which will take place on 20 January.
On January 6, protesters Trump supporters burst into the Capitol building and surrounded the Senate Hall … The Senate and the House of Representatives interrupted the meeting, which was planned to approve the results of the past elections, according to which the Democrat Joe Biden won the presidential election. Trump himself has called on supporters to act peacefully and support the police. Later, the Capitol building in Washington was cleared of protesters. Former US President Barack Obama accused Trump of inciting violence, and Democrats from the House of Representatives called the vice president Mike Pence take advantage of the 25th Amendment to the Constitution to remove Trump from power.