Trump calls for "reconciliation and healing" and pledges a smooth transition of power

 The outgoing US President Donald Trump called for "reconciliation and healing" after his supporters stormed the Capitol building on Wednesday and wreaked havoc on it, stressing that he wanted a "smooth" transition of power to the administration of his successor, President-elect Joe Biden.

On the other hand, US President-elect Joe Biden accused Trump Thursday of launching a "relentless attack on democratic institutions."

"A new administration will be installed on January 20," Trump said in a video clip he posted on his Twitter account. "My focus now is on ensuring a calm, orderly and smooth transition of power. This moment requires healing and reconciliation."

He added that he was "indignant at the acts of violence, lawlessness and chaos" committed by his supporters in Congress, where a woman was shot dead during clashes between them and the security forces when they stormed the Capitol to prevent lawmakers from validating Biden's victory.

"To those who have committed acts of violence or destruction, you do not represent our country. For those who break the law, you will pay the price," Trump said, addressing the Capitol intruders.

 Trump's message came shortly after a White House spokeswoman announced that he and his administration condemned "in the strongest possible terms" the violations that took place Wednesday.

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