(NPR) Trump Says His Comments Ahead Of Capitol Riot Were 'Totally Appropriate'

Trump Says His Comments Ahead Of Capitol Riot Were 'Totally Appropriate'








President Trump speaks to reporters before boarding Air Force One upon departure Tuesday at Andrews Air Force Base, Md. The president is traveling to Texas for a border wall dedication.



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Trump Says His Comments Ahead Of Capitol Riot Were 'Totally Appropriate'






President Trump denied culpability for the violence and expressed no regret for comments made last week that many have criticized as being a catalyst for mob violence at the U.S. Capitol.