NATO chief labels Washington protests 'shocking'

"Shocking scenes in Washington, DC," NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg tweeted on Wednesday, as images of protesters supporting US President Donald Trump storming the US Capitol sped around the world.

By Mars Daily Editorial Team · Editorial process

Published January 5, 2021

"Shocking scenes in Washington, DC," NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg tweeted on Wednesday, as images of protesters supporting US President Donald Trump storming the US Capitol sped around the world.

"The outcome of this democratic election must be respected," he said, referring to the US presidential election that saw Joe Biden beat Trump.

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