At a CNN town hall, President Joe Biden slammed excuses made for the deadly US Capitol riot involving Trump supporters earlier this year.

During the town hall on July 21, the 78-year-old president answered questions on a wide range of issues in the US such as the hesitancy over the Covid vaccine, concerns about the economy, and voting rights.

When the conversation turned to the Capitol riot this past winter, the Democrat said that doesn't care if he is deemed to be the "Satan reincarnated" - there's simply no way the January 6 insurrection can be downplayed.

Regardless of personal politics, the fatal incident was in no way a "peaceful" protest in support of the ousted former President Donald Trump, he argued.

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"I don’t care if you think I’m Satan reincarnated, the fact is you can’t look at that television and say nothing happened on January 6,", said Joe Biden, per Independent. "You can’t listen to people who say this was a peaceful march."

On January 6, a mob of people, who many believe was incited by Trump himself, breached the building, attacking Capitol police officers and forcing lawmakers to flee.

Five people including an on-duty Capitol police officer died in the riot in which armed pro-Trump protestors tried to prevent proceedings in Congress from taking place after Biden's election win.

On numerous occasions leading up to the storming of the Capitol, the 75-year-old Republican repeatedly made baseless claims of widespread voter fraud in favor of his opponent Biden.

Per Independent, in the months after the attack, over 500 people were arrested - including five members of a family who were charged by federal authorities.

The outlet adds that the 2020 US presidential election in November saw Biden win 81.2 million votes and Trump 74.2 million. As such, Biden became the very first candidate to win with more than 80 million votes.

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More than 159.63 million people voted in the election, which was ultimately the most substantial voter turnout in American history, per the Council on Foreign Relations.

Commenting on the unprecedented statistics, Biden added during the town hall: "More people voted last time than any time in American history in the middle of the worst pandemic in history... They’re going to show up again."

Elsewhere in the town hall, the president said he felt "self-conscious" when 'Hail to the Chief' was first played for him.

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Donald Trump has responded to President Joe Biden's national address on the first anniversary of the deadly Capitol riots.

Yesterday, Biden delivered a speech to the American people to commemorate one year since the US Capitol riot on January 6, 2021.

In his speech yesterday, Biden did not mention Trump by name once. Instead, he referred to his predecessor as "the former president".

"We must be absolutely clear about what is true and what is a lie," Biden said yesterday. "And here’s the truth: The former president of the United States of America has created and spread a web of lies about the 2020 election."

He then lambasted Trump for "sitting in the private dining room off the Oval Office in the White House, watching it all on television and doing nothing for hours as police were assaulted, lives at risk, and the nation’s Capitol under siege."

Biden then described the riots as "an armed insurrection", formed of people who were "looking to deny the will of the people."

Referencing the Trump administration's repeated unfounded claims of voter fraud in the 2020 US presidential election, Biden said: "You can't love your country only when you win."

Following the address, Trump has released a statement criticizing Biden's speech as "political theater" and an attempt to distract from how Biden has "failed".

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Trump said, per The Independent: "Biden, who is destroying our Nation with insane policies of open Borders, corrupt Elections, disastrous energy policies, unconstitutional mandates, and devastating school closures, used my name today to try to further divide America."

According to the Daily Mail, Biden said following his speech that he didn't refer to Trump by name because he didn't want to turn the issue of the January 6 riots "into a contemporary political battle" between Trump and himself.

In a second statement, Trump said: "Biden is working hard to try and deflect the incompetent job he is doing, and has done, on the horrible Afghanistan withdrawal (surrender), the borders, Covid, inflation, loss of energy independence, and much more."

Trump, once again repeating unfounded claims of election fraud, added: "Everything he touches turns to failure. That’s what you get when you have a rigged election."

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The deadly riots occurred after Trump delivered a speech to his supporters, in which he said: "I know that everyone here will soon be marching over to the Capitol building to peacefully and patriotically make your voices heard."

However, what followed was a violent breach on the US Capitol building, forcing Biden's certification process to be paused as Senate was placed on an immediate recess. The attack resulted in five deaths and left many others injured, including 138 police officers.

A further four officers have died by suicide, Reuters reports.

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President Biden will honor the first anniversary of the Capitol riots by revealing "the truth of what happened" during the deadly attack, The Guardian reports.

White House spokesperson Jen Psaki announced that the president will mark one year since rioters tore through the US Capitol this Thursday by addressing the nation.

“On Thursday, the president is going to speak to the truth of what happened, not the lies that some have spread since, and the peril it has posed to the rule of law and our system of democratic governance,” Psaki told reporters on Tuesday afternoon in an initial preview of President Biden's address.

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On January 6, 2020, a mob of protestors - many of whom were Donald Trump supporters - stormed the US Capitol in an attempt to stop electoral college votes from being counted, knowing they would officially deliver Biden's electoral victory.

Lawmakers and staff were evacuated while rioters assaulted law enforcement officials and vandalized property. The attack resulted in five deaths and left many others injured.

Both Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris will speak on Thursday to mark one year since the attack. According to Psaki, extra emphasis will be placed on the role Capitol police played at the scene. It is reported that 138 officers were injured during the riots, and a further four have died by suicide.

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"Because of their efforts, our democracy withstood an attack from a mob, and the will of more than 150 million people who voted in the presidential election was ultimately registered by Congress," the Psaki said.

When asked how President Biden would address Republicans who believe he stole Trump's election victory, Psaki said the president would "speak to everyone in the country. Those who didn’t vote for him, those who may not believe he is the legitimate president, about what he wants to do to make their lives better."

The news of Biden's address comes shortly after Trump canceled his own anniversary event, which was set to be held on Thursday evening at his Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida.

In a statement, the former president said he was calling off the event “in light of the total bias and dishonesty of the January 6th Unselect Committee of Democrats, two failed Republicans, and the Fake News Media.”

He plans to address the anniversary at a January 15 rally instead.

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Joe Biden has called for peace in the Capitol and called out Donald Trump, telling the outgoing president to "demand an end to this siege".

As protesters clash with police officers and breach the Capitol building - forcing a lockdown with members of Congress inside - The US President-elect has delivered a national address.

Watch President-elect Joe Biden's address below:

In an address from Wilmington, Delaware, Biden says: "At this hour, our democracy is under unprecedented assault, unlike anything we’ve seen in modern times"

He adds: "The words of a president matter, no matter how good or bad that president is".

Biden also added that he is saddened at the violent demonstrations, stating: "This is not dissent, it's disorder."

"It’s not a protest; it’s insurrection. The world is watching."

In a series of follow-up tweets, Biden wrote: "Let me be very clear: the scenes of chaos at the Capitol do not represent who we are. What we are seeing is a small number of extremists dedicated to lawlessness. This is not dissent, it's disorder. It borders on sedition, and it must end. Now.

"I call on President Trump to go on national television now to fulfill his oath and defend the Constitution by demanding an end to this siege.

"America is so much better than what we’re seeing today."

In response to the riots, Trump has since tweeted: "Please support our Capitol Police and Law Enforcement. They are truly on the side of our Country. Stay peaceful!"

In a follow-up tweet, the outgoing president wrote:

"I am asking for everyone at the U.S. Capitol to remain peaceful. No violence! Remember, WE are the Party of Law & Order – respect the Law and our great men and women in Blue. Thank you!"

As reported by ABC News and CNBC, the Senate has been forced to recess after Trump supporters stormed the Capitol building.

CNBC states: "Vice President Mike Pence was ushered out of the Senate as the U.S. Capitol Complex went into lockdown."

US Capitol Police have since told those still inside the building: "If you are in a public space, find a place to hide or seek cover."

Additionally, the Senate chamber was also evacuated and lawmakers have been instructed to stay away from exterior doors and windows.

The New York Times has reported in the last hour that police officers have been forced to draw their guns inside the House chambers.

Warning: This article contains graphic content that some readers may find distressing.Joe Biden has spoken out about the assassination attempt on Donald Trump at a recent rally.Credit: Anna Moneymaker/Getty On Saturday, the former president of the United States was rushed off stage after gunfire was heard ringing through his rally in Bethel Park, Pennsylvania.Video footage shows the 78-year-old being covered by security personnel after a bullet grazed past his ear before he was lifted back to his feet and surrounded.Trump could be seen raising a fist of defiance after the attack, with a stream of blood pouring out from near his ear all the way down to the bottom of his chin.Credit: Anna Moneymaker/Getty At least one spectator was killed and two others were critically wounded, according to authorities.The shooter, who was identified as 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks, was shot dead in the crowd by the FBI. Crooks was a registered Republican and was a resident of Bethel Park as per the Guardian.According to a Reuters report, the Federal Aviation Administration said that the airspace over Bethel Park, Pennsylvania, was closed “effective immediately” for special security reasons.Taking to Truth Social after the attack, the Trump updated his followers on his condition."I want to thank The United States Secret Service, and all of Law Enforcement, for their rapid response on the shooting that just took place in Butler, Pennsylvania," he wrote in a statement. "Most importantly, I want to extend my condolences to the family of the person at the Rally who was killed, and also to the family of another person that was badly injured. It is incredible that such an act can take place in our Country."Credit: Anna Moneymaker/GettyHe continued: "Nothing is known at this time about the shooter, who is now dead. I was shot with a bullet that pierced the upper part of my right ear. I knew immediately that something was wrong in that I heard a whizzing sound, shots, and immediately felt the bullet ripping through the skin."Much bleeding took place, so I realized then what was happening," he added before concluding: "God bless America."Credit: Truth SocialIn the wake of the attack, many world leaders have taken to condemn what took place at Trump's rally, including French President, Emmanuel Macron, who stated: "France shares the shock and indignation of the American people."The leader of Ireland, Simon Harris also took to X to condemn the attack, writing: "What we saw last night from Pennsylvania was frightening and wrong.""It is a relief that former President Trump is safe and survived the assassination attempt. Our hearts are with the innocent spectators killed and critically injured. There can be no place for political violence," he added.The Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky also posted a statement on the social media platform, stating that he was "appalled to learn about the shooting of former U.S. President Donald Trump at his rally in Pennsylvania."Such violence has no justification and no place anywhere in the world. Never should violence prevail," he continued. "I am relieved to learn that Donald Trump is now safe and wish him a speedy recovery. My condolences go out to the close ones of this attack’s victim, a rally attendee."I extend my wishes for strength to everyone who is horrified by this event. I wish America emerges stronger from this," he added.Trump's presidential rival and current President of the United States Joe Biden also addressed the situation in a tweet, writing: "I have been briefed on the shooting at Donald Trump’s rally in Pennsylvania. I’m grateful to hear that he’s safe and doing well. I’m praying for him and his family and for all those who were at the rally, as we await further information. "Jill and I are grateful to the Secret Service for getting him to safety. There’s no place for this kind of violence in America. We must unite as one nation to condemn it." he concluded.This is a developing story and will be updated accordingly.Featured Image Credit: Sarah Rice/The Washington Post/Getty

Congress has officially sealed Democrat candidate Joe Biden's victory in the 2020 Presidential Election following the pro-Trump riot at the Capitol building yesterday.

Per CNN, after Vermont's three electoral votes were counted, Democrat candidate Biden and his running mate, Vice President-elect Kamala Harris, managed to overcome the 270-threshold needed to win the presidency.

The Senate and House rejected objections to throw out Georgia and Pennsylvania's electoral votes for Biden, while Republican motions to object to electoral votes in Arizona, Nevada, and Michigan failed before reaching the debate.

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Commenting on the vote, incumbent Vice President Mike Pence stated:

"The announcement of the state of the vote by the President of the Senate shall be deemed a sufficient declaration of the persons elected President and Vice President of the United States, each for the term beginning on the 20th day of January 2021 and shall be entered together with the list of the votes on the journals of the Senate and the House of Representatives."

At least four people have reportedly died and several others have been injured after the joint session was halted for several hours when protestors breached the Capitol. The ceremony resumed at 8pm after riot police successfully cleared the building.

In a statement made to his 22 million followers on Twitter, Joe Biden condemned the violence, stating:

"Today is a reminder, a painful one, that democracy is fragile. To preserve it requires people of good will, leaders with the courage to stand up, who are devoted not to pursuit of power and personal interest at any cost, but to the common good."