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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Holly Bishop

Trump defends ‘loving’ January 6 supporters as he criticizes CNN

  • President Donald Trump characterized the January 6 Capitol insurrection as a "day full of love", despite widespread condemnation of the events.
  • He accused CNN and The New York Time s of "false reporting" and "abusing people so badly" in their coverage.
  • Trump claimed these media outlets had "destroyed great people" through their portrayal of the events.
  • He asserted that individuals who attended the January 6 gathering were motivated by "love" and "friendship" and were emotional.
  • These statements were made to reporters in the Oval Office on Wednesday, June 3.

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