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Aide: Trump dismissed Jan. 6 threats, wanted to join crowd

14 Sept 19:31 Key points summarised by AI

Former White House aide Cassidy Hutchinson testified that Donald Trump dismissed warnings about armed protesters on Jan. 6 and aggressively attempted to join them at the Capitol, even allegedly grabbing the steering wheel of the presidential SUV.
Hutchinson revealed Trump's defiant stance during the Capitol riot, stating he refused to condemn the violence and reportedly expressed indifference to chants of "Hang Mike Pence."
Her testimony painted a vivid picture of a president consumed by anger over his election defeat, prone to violent outbursts, and unwilling to halt the insurrection, leading to chaos within the White House.
The explosive account, though partly disputed by others, underscored Trump's alleged direct involvement and indifference to the escalating violence, drawing both praise for Hutchinson's bravery and denials from Trump himself.

Today 12:56 Key points summarised by AI

President Macron condemned widespread rioting and looting during nationwide protests, blaming far-left activists and criminals for the "unrestrained violence" and vowing accountability for those who "sought to bring down the Republic."
Over 2,400 arrests were made as protests against rising living costs and poor school conditions escalated, causing extensive damage to public buildings and businesses in cities like Paris, Limoges (where City Hall burned), Marseille, and Lyon.
The unrest, which organizers hoped would revive the "yellow vest" movement, saw political leaders trade blame, with Macron instructing prefects to protect public buildings and potentially ban future protests to prevent further disorder.