Trump offers sympathy for those charged with Jan. 6 offenses . . .
District of Columbia | September 17, 2021
Former President Trump in a Thursday statement offered sympathy for those charged with participating in the Jan. 6 riot, while not mentioning a controversial rally at the Capitol scheduled for Saturday that is backed by supporters of people arrested in connection with the riot. Trump has not linked himself to the “Justice for J6” rally on Saturday, which has precipitated new security measures on Capitol Hill. “Our hearts and minds are with the people being persecuted so unfairly relating to the January 6th protest concerning the Rigged Presidential Election,” Trump said. “In addition to everything else, it has proven conclusively that we are a two-tiered system of justice. In the end, however, JUSTICE WILL PREVAIL!”…. (Excerpts from The Hill)