"Revelations Unfold Trump's Apathy During Capitol Riot on Jan. 6"
Originally Published 2 years ago — by USA TODAY
Former aides of Donald Trump, including Dan Scavino and Nick Luna, have reportedly told special counsel Jack Smith that Trump was unwilling to take further action to quell the Capitol riot on January 6, 2021. Trump was described as being more upset about his false belief that the election was stolen than about the unfolding violence. Despite advice to call for calm, Trump instead criticized then-Vice President Mike Pence on social media. The revelations, highlighted by former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, come from Republican sources, not Trump's political opponents.