Burr blames Trump's 'unfounded conspiracy theories' for riot at US Capitol

Sen. Richard Burr, a Republican from North Carolina, pointed the finger at the president after Congress was forced into hiding and the planned certification of Electoral College votes delayed by an angry mob that forced its way into the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday.

Posted 11:59 p.m. Jan 6, 2021 — Updated 12:20 a.m. Jan 7, 2021

WASHINGTON — U.S. Sen. Richard Burr, a Republican from North Carolina, pointed the finger at the president Wednesday after Congress was forced into hiding and the planned certification of Electoral College votes delayed by an angry mob that forced its way into the U.S. Capitol.

Burr, who has said he would agree to certify the election of Joe Biden as president, said in a statement:

“Let me be clear: these actions are not a defense of this country, but an attack on it.

“I supported President Trump’s legal right to contest the election results through the courts, but the courts have now unanimously and overwhelmingly rejected these suits. No evidence of voter fraud has emerged that would warrant overturning the 2020 election. The President bears responsibility for today’s events by promoting the unfounded conspiracy theories that have led to this point. It is past time to accept the will of American voters and to allow our nation to move forward."

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