Ivanka Trump called out rioters Wednesday who stormed the Capitol building and said the “violence must stop immediately.”
“American Patriots – any security breach or disrespect to our law enforcement is unacceptable,” the first daughter tweeted to her millions of followers. (RELATED: ‘I’ll Give You One Guess Who We’re Voting For’: Ivanka Posts Picture After Voting On Air Force One)
“The violence must stop immediately,” she added. “Please be peaceful.”
American Patriots – any security breach or disrespect to our law enforcement is unacceptable.
The violence must stop immediately. Please be peaceful. https://t.co/w170hIlRcb
— Ivanka Trump (@IvankaTrump) January 6, 2021
Along with her post, Ivanka included a retweet from President Donald Trump who called on supporters, who had stormed the building and fought cops, to support the law enforcement. (RELATED: Ivanka Announces $122 Million In Grants For Women’s Economic Empowerment Initiative)
“Please support our Capitol Police and Law Enforcement,” the president tweeted. “They are truly on the side of our Country. Stay peaceful!”
Please support our Capitol Police and Law Enforcement. They are truly on the side of our Country. Stay peaceful!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) January 6, 2021
The post came after tens of thousands of supporters of the president turned out for a “Save America” rally in Washington, D.C. After the rally, video surfaced of supporters fighting Capitol Hill police to get into the building.
BREAKING: Trump supporters have breached the Capitol building, tearing down 4 layers of security fencing and are attempting to occupy the building — fighting federal police who are overrun
This is the craziest thing I’ve ever seen in my life. Thousands, police can’t stop them pic.twitter.com/VVdTUwV5YN
— ELIJAH SCHAFFER (@ElijahSchaffer) January 6, 2021
Trump supporters have broken into the Capitol
pic.twitter.com/JwFfaCq2dJ— Daily Caller (@DailyCaller) January 6, 2021