Trump Warns Supporters Against Violent Protests

United State's President, Donald Trump has condemned the violent actions taken by his supporters saying that, that is not what America stands for.

The President in a statement on Wednesday called on Americans urging them to calm down and shun violence and vandalism of any kind.

"In the light of reports of more demonstrations, I urge that there must be no violence, no lawbreaking and no vandalism of any kind.

"That is not what I stand for, and it is not what America stands for. I call on all Americans to help ease tensions and calm tempers. Thank you," Trump said.

The statement, which was issued by the White House, comes a week after Trump supporters stormed the Capitol building, forcing Congress to lockdown while they had convened to certify President-elect Joe Biden's 2020 win.

Trump's statement also comes a week ahead of Biden's inauguration which will take place on January 20, as threats have surfaced of additional violence in Washington, DC as well as  state capitols nationwide. 

Federal officials are seeking to tighten security measures and deploy thousands of troops for the occasion. 

Trump has also announced earlier that he does not have any plans of attending the transition ceremony.