Defends Ashli Babbitt, saying there was "no reason" to shoot her

Trump issued a statement demanding to know the identity of the Capitol Police officer who shot Ashli Babbitt on January 6. He claimed there was "no reason" for the shooting, ignoring that Babbitt was part of a violent mob attempting to breach the Speaker's Lobby while officers were protecting lawmakers. The statement marked a shift toward openly embracing the insurrectionists as martyrs.

"Who shot Ashli Babbitt? There was no reason to shoot her." — Statement on Ashli Babbitt