In a new video released on Friday night, US President Donald Trump condemns the storming of the Capitol.
- I want to start by highlighting the attack on the US Congress yesterday.
Like all other Americans, I am furious at the violence, lawlessness and chaos.
I immediately sent in the National Guard.
You who have broken the law, you will pay, says Donald Trump in the speech.
The president says his administration will now work for a peaceful change of power.
- A new administration will be canceled on 20 January.
My administration will now work for a calm and peaceful change of power, he says.
"The greatest honor of my life"
Criticism of Donald Trump has been strong since Wednesday's riot, which has so far resulted in a number of injuries and deaths.
During the night until Friday, it was reported that another person died as a result of the events, this time a police officer.
But support for the president has also been high among his supporters.
Several have said they intend to continue to see Donald Trump as their president.
During the riots, the president has appealed for calm and urged his supporters to follow the police's order and go home.
At the same time, he has in a speech expressed understanding for their actions and continued his allegations of electoral fraud.
- It has been the greatest honor of my life to serve as your president.
To all my supporters: I know you are disappointed, but I also want you to know that our fantastic journey has just begun.
Thank God, bless you and God bless America.
Fouad Youcefi, SVT's correspondent in the USA, says that the statements are Trump's way of saying that he is giving up.
- President Trump has just declared that he is giving up the fight that has been going on since election night on November 3.
He does not admit defeat, and may never do so, but he now announces that he will focus on the transfer of power instead of alleged electoral fraud.
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- A new government will take office on January 20.
My focus now turns to ensuring a smooth, orderly and seamless transfer of power, says Donald Trump in a new speech.
Photo: AP / Twitter.