Three Major US Media Outlets Simultaneously Say "Trump Must Resign"

WSJ, NYT, and WP All Editorials Blame President Trump for Congressional Violence Incident

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[Asia Economy Reporter Kwon Jae-hee] Leading US daily newspapers have simultaneously published editorials demanding the removal or resignation of President Donald Trump. They argue that he must be held accountable for the violent incident on January 6 (local time), when Trump's ardent supporters stormed the US Capitol.

On January 7 (local time), The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) strongly recommended President Trump's resignation in an editorial titled "Donald Trump's Last Days."

WSJ stated, "President Trump, as the head of the administration, incited the crowd to march to the Capitol, which was an attack on the constitutional process governing the transfer of power and an assault on the legislature. This is not only a refusal to accept election defeat but also crosses the constitutional line, constituting grounds for impeachment."

WSJ also emphasized, "The best choice for President Trump is to resign so that the United States does not waste time on another impeachment battle."

The Washington Post (WP) also placed responsibility for the Capitol violence on President Trump.

WP published an editorial with the direct headline, "Trump Incited an Attack on the Capitol. He Must Be Removed."

In the editorial, WP criticized, "Trump's refusal to accept election defeat and his persistent incitement of supporters led to the unimaginable result of a mob attacking the Capitol. The president is responsible for this violent incitement."

WP pointed out, "President Trump urged the mob to head to the Capitol and, instead of condemning the violence, issued two mild-toned tweets urging them to 'stay peaceful.' He poses a serious threat to American democracy and must be removed."

The New York Times (NYT) also stated in an editorial that "the most urgent issue facing the United States now is how to end the Trump era without causing irreparable harm to the republic," and added, "Vice President Pence and the administration have a responsibility to seriously consider invoking the 25th Amendment."

NYT argued, "Although only two weeks remain, the potential harm President Trump could cause is enormous," and suggested, "Deciding on criminal prosecution could also be an option."

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