... but a speech like what Trump gave was bound to come after 6th if he didn't get the electoral votes. He said in a press conference back in November(?) that he would allow a transition if the electoral votes did not go his way. He fought as hard as he could and he was cheated out of his victory; but this was always a possibility he knew could happen. This cannot be solved by an EO, or insurrection act, or martial law. Those things were never going to do what a lot of people thought they were.

I'm not a fan of some of the language he used; but it was a good speech for the most part (He still never said he conceded). Many propel here, like to make fun of "muh optics"; but optics are and have always been important. He had to come out against the "violence" (although he never blamed us for it). Had the events at the capitol building not happened yesterday, he would have probably not felt the need to include messages about healing and coming together . Like with everything else he says, he trying to control a narrative. We here all know what happened; but a vast majority of Americans won't. They'll only see what the MSM shows them, and The President doesn't want his supporters to be known as terrorists.

Also understand that this speech was probably the only thing that would have stopped the 25th amendment from being used on him. Had that happened there would have been massive unrest and, whatever you would like to think, it wouldn't have ended well in our favor. This way at least he can have 13 more days to do somethings like pardons.

It sucks, it really does, and I understand the anger and frustration because I feel it too; but I'm not giving up. I've been mentally preparing for this possibility since December 8th. It's a hard road ahead; but we'll make it. Don't lose hope.

This won't be a popular message right now; but I felt it needed to be heard.