President Donald Trump announces his intention to “look into” the shooting death of Ashli Babbitt during the January 6 Capitol riots, where she was shot by U.S. Capitol Police Lt. Michael Byrd. Trump, speaking on Newsmax, reveals he was unaware of the ongoing legal battle since Babbitt’s family filed a $30 million wrongful death suit against the government.
In the same interview, Trump not only endorses the idea of a potential settlement for Babbitt’s family but also questions the continued employment of the officer who shot her, citing concerns about the officer’s reputation. The remarks come amid Trump’s broader commentary on the January 6 defendants, whom he describes as “patriots,” and raises questions about the legal and societal implications surrounding the Capitol attack.
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