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Melania Trump releases statement following riot at Capitol, reflects on time as first lady

First Lady Melania Trump has broken her silence on the violence and riots that happened at the Capitol last week. In a letter posted on the White House website early Monday morning, she lashes out at her critics and condemns the attack.”I am disappointed and disheartened with what happened last week,” the first lady, whose “Be Best” platform centers on civility and kindness, said in the post.The post marks Trump’s first public statement since mobs of supporters stormed the U.S. Capitol. During the attack, she was overseeing a photo shoot at the White House featuring “rugs and other items,” per a person familiar.In the letter, Trump went on to hit back against criticism launched at herself.”I find it shameful that surrounding these tragic events there has been salacious gossip, unwarranted personal attacks, and false misleading accusations on me — from people who are looking to be relevant and have an agenda. This time is solely about healing our country and its citizens. It should not be used for personal gain,” she said.Trump then condemned the events of last week: “Make no mistake about it, I absolutely condemn the violence that has occurred on our Nation’s Capitol. Violence is never acceptable,” she wrote.The first lady expressed condolences to the Trump supporters killed during the attack and recognized the U.S. Capitol Police officers who died following the siege.”Most recently, my heart goes out to: Air Force Veteran, Ashli Babbit, Benjamin Philips, Kevin Greeson, Rosanne Boyland, and Capitol Police Officers, Brian Sicknick and Howard Liebengood. I pray for their families comfort and strength during this difficult time,” she said. She asked for all Americans to come together.”I implore people to stop the violence, never make assumptions based on the color of a person’s skin or use differing political ideologies as a basis for aggression and viciousness. We must listen to one another, focus on what unites us, and rise above what divides us.”The first lady did not address what led to the breach of the Capitol. Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle have pointed to President Donald Trump, along with several others for inciting the violence.Later Wednesday evening following the violence at the Capitol, two of the first lady’s top aides, chief of staff Stephanie Grisham — who also served as Trump’s closest adviser, speechwriter and spokesperson — and Anna Cristina “Rickie” Niceta, White House social secretary, submitted their resignations effective immediately.Hearst TV contributed to this report.

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“I am disappointed and disheartened with what happened last week,” the first lady, whose “Be Best” platform centers on civility and kindness, said in the post.

The post marks Trump’s first public statement since mobs of supporters stormed the U.S. Capitol. During the attack, she was overseeing a photo shoot at the White House featuring “rugs and other items,” per a person familiar.

In the letter, Trump went on to hit back against criticism launched at herself.

“I find it shameful that surrounding these tragic events there has been salacious gossip, unwarranted personal attacks, and false misleading accusations on me — from people who are looking to be relevant and have an agenda. This time is solely about healing our country and its citizens. It should not be used for personal gain,” she said.

Trump then condemned the events of last week: “Make no mistake about it, I absolutely condemn the violence that has occurred on our Nation’s Capitol. Violence is never acceptable,” she wrote.

The first lady expressed condolences to the Trump supporters killed during the attack and recognized the U.S. Capitol Police officers who died following the siege.

“Most recently, my heart goes out to: Air Force Veteran, Ashli Babbit, Benjamin Philips, Kevin Greeson, Rosanne Boyland, and Capitol Police Officers, Brian Sicknick and Howard Liebengood. I pray for their families comfort and strength during this difficult time,” she said.

She asked for all Americans to come together.

“I implore people to stop the violence, never make assumptions based on the color of a person’s skin or use differing political ideologies as a basis for aggression and viciousness. We must listen to one another, focus on what unites us, and rise above what divides us.”

The first lady did not address what led to the breach of the Capitol. Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle have pointed to President Donald Trump, along with several others for inciting the violence.

Later Wednesday evening following the violence at the Capitol, two of the first lady’s top aides, chief of staff Stephanie Grisham — who also served as Trump’s closest adviser, speechwriter and spokesperson — and Anna Cristina “Rickie” Niceta, White House social secretary, submitted their resignations effective immediately.

Hearst TV contributed to this report.