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Added on the 21/07/2016 13:00:35 - Copyright : Reuters EN
Republican former President George W. Bush called out the rioters who stormed the US Capitol building on Wednesday. Thousands of Trump supporters violently forced their way onto the Capitol grounds and into the Capitol building. The insurrection forced a shutdown of the House and Senate chambers of the US Capitol on Wednesday. Former President Bush called the scene "sickening and heartbreaking" in a pointed statement. He went on to say "I am appalled by the reckless behavior of some political leaders since the election".
First Lady of the United States Michelle Obama emphatically endorsed Hilary Clinton to take over her husband's role during the Democratic National Convention (DNC) in Philadelphia, Monday. " There is "only one person I believe is truly qualified to be president of the United States and that is our friend Hillary Clinton," stated Obama.
Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump says former rival Ted Cruz ruined his political career by not endorsing the him at the Republican National Convention. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).
US Senator and former Republican presidential candidate Ted Cruz was booed off stage during the Republican National Convention in Cleveland, Wednesday, with attendees chanting "We want Trump" during his address. Despite congratulating Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump on being announced as the party's official candidate, Trump supporters hit back when Cruz encouraged voters to support Republican candidates "you trust to be faithful to the Constitution."
Republican Senator Ted Cruz tells supporters he is "not in the habit of supporting people who attack my wife and attack my father," after failing to endorse Donald Trump for president during his convention speech. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).
U.S. President Barack Obama attends an outdoor arrival ceremony in heavy rain, as the first sitting U.S. president to visit Laos. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).