World reacts to chaos at US Capitol, but Trump still has allies
Most leaders in Europe were shocked; some want Trump to pay the consequences; but Brazil’s Jair Bolsonaro is still an avid supporter
07 January 2021 - 12:50
Canberra — World leaders voiced alarm over a pro-Trump mob’s breach of the US Capitol, with the UK and Australia calling for a peaceful transfer of power and allies in Europe calling the protesters’ actions an attack on democracy.
“Disgraceful scenes in US Congress,” UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson tweeted after President Donald Trump’s supporters stormed the building. Though well known for his admiration of the outgoing president, the British leader said “it is now vital that there should be a peaceful and orderly transfer of power”...
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