Vermont Gov. Phil Scott Calls for Trump to 'Resign or Be Removed From Office'
Republican Vermont Gov. Phil Scott called on President Donald Trump to "resign or be removed from office" for inciting Wednesday's riot at the U.S. Capitol. In a statement released Wednesday evening, Scott accused the president of blatantly trying to spark an "insurrection."
“This is a very disturbing time for our nation. What we are seeing today at the U.S. Capitol is not a peaceful protest — it is an unacceptable attack on our democracy," Scott wrote. “Make no mistake, the President of the United States is responsible for this event."
“President Trump should resign or be removed from office by his Cabinet, or by the Congress," Scott said.
Scott's comments came hours after a mob of pro-Trump extremists stormed the U.S. Capitol and halted the official acceptance of November's election results, prompting a temporary lockdown amid a surreal scene of violence at the national landmark. Trump encouraged the mob to head for the Capitol complex after a rally in front of the White House, where the president and his allies repeated baseless claims of a "stolen election" and urged supporters to "show strength."
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