White House calls Trump a threat to democracy after Capitol riot

The White House has consistently labeled former President Trump a 'threat' to democracy, particularly in light of the January 6, 2021, Capitol riot. During a recent press briefing, White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre defended this characterization despite two assassination attempts against Trump. She emphasized that the administration has condemned political violence and highlighted the importance of addressing the rhetoric surrounding political figures. Jean-Pierre pointed out that Trump's claims about the election being fraudulent have been dismissed by numerous Republican judges, reinforcing the administration's stance on the legitimacy of the election results. She acknowledged the potential dangers of inflammatory political rhetoric, especially in the context of the recent assassination attempts on Trump. In response to questions about the appropriateness of calling Trump a 'threat,' Jean-Pierre reiterated that the events of January 6 were factual and that the White House has denounced political violence repeatedly. She stressed the need for a reduction in political tensions and the responsibility of public figures to be mindful of their language. Trump, on the other hand, has attributed the assassination attempts to the rhetoric of President Biden and Vice President Harris, claiming that their language incites violence against him. He argues that he is the one trying to 'save the country,' while accusing the current administration of being the real threat to national stability.