Al Jazeera English published this video item, entitled “January 6 attack: US Committee looks at Trump’s actions during ri” – below is their description.
The US House select committee has heard how former President Donald Trump sat watched the January 6 riots unfolding on TV on Capitol Hill for two-and-a-half hours before he called his supporters off.
Two former White House staffers have given evidence suggesting Trump initially dismissed calls to de-escalate the situation.
Trump who disputed last year’s election result had incited his followers to march on the Capitol.
Al Jazeera’s @Shihab Rattansi reports from Washington, DC, the US.
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Al Jazeera English YouTube Channel
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