Trump pledges to consider settlement in Ashli Babbitt case
- On January 6, 2021, Ashli Babbitt was killed by a police officer while attempting to breach the Capitol.
- President Trump expressed support for Babbitt and indicated he would explore compensation for her family.
- Trump's comments have sparked renewed discussions about the events of January 6 and the treatment of those involved.
On January 6, 2021, Ashli Babbitt, a 35-year-old U.S. Air Force veteran, was fatally shot by a police officer while attempting to breach the U.S. Capitol building during a riot aimed at overturning the results of the 2020 presidential election. Babbitt was shot while climbing through a broken glass pane of a barricaded door, as officers attempted to evacuate members of Congress. Following her death, her family has sought compensation from the government, leading to legal battles with the Department of Justice. In recent comments, former President Donald Trump stated his intention to look into this case and assess the possibility of a settlement for Babbitt's family. During a televised interview, Trump expressed his strong support for Babbitt, describing her as a