Trump takes no responsibility for Capitol riot during visit to Texas

Trump takes no responsibility for Capitol riot during visit to Texas
President Donald Trump tours a section of the border wall (Alex Brandon/AP)

President Donald Trump took no responsibility for his part in stoking a violent insurrection in Washington last week, despite his comments encouraging supporters to march on the Capitol and praise for them while they were still carrying out the assault.

“People thought that what I said was totally appropriate,” President Trump said.

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