National Security Council spokesman John Kirby said Sunday he wasn’t aware of any potential violence related to former President Donald Trump's call for action.
in a social media post Saturday, claiming that"illegal leaks" from the Manhattan District Attorney's Office have led him to believe he will be arrested.
"We're always monitoring the situation here as best we can," Kirby said."And we obviously don't want to see any activity grow violent, certainly nothing to the extent that we saw on January 6, but we're watching this. We'll watch it of course, closely. Asked whether he was worried about security, Kirby responded:"I'm not aware of any indications that we're preparing for that kind of activity, specifically, with respect to those comments. But obviously, we work hand in glove with local and state authorities all around the country, and we'll continue to watch this as best we can."indictment for alleged hush moneyFormer President Donald Trump greets supporters during a visit to East Palestine, Ohio, following the Feb.
Critics accused Trump of inciting violence and compared his call to action to the U.S. Capitol riot on Jan. 6, 2021, when a mob of his supporters stormed the Capitol building and temporarily halted the certification of President Biden’s election victory.
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