He tried to prevent the peaceful transfer of power as a violent mob reached the Capitol," Biden said in a speech from the US Capitol that lasted just under 30 minutes. In a direct shot at Trump, Biden added, "His bruised ego matters more to him than our democracy or our Constitution, he can't accept he lost." And I will allow no one to place a dagger at the throat of democracy," Biden said. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, in his own speech, warned of ever-present dangers to democracy and condemned former President Donald Trump for inciting the insurrection. Separately, a group of House Democrats also gave testimonials about their experiences of the insurrection.

Source: CNN January 06, 2022 17:43 UTC