Trump commemorates Ashli Babbitt's birthday: 'We must all demand justice'
Babbitt was killed by Capitol Police Lt. Michael Byrd while she was attempting to climb through a broken doorway window and into the Speaker's Lobby during the riots at the Capitol earlier this year. Both Babbitt's family and the former president have called on the Justice Department to reopen its investigation after Byrd was exonerated.
It is my great honor to address each of you gathered today to cherish the memory of Ashli Babbitt, a truly incredible person," Trump said in the video, which played at a ceremony for Babbitt on Sunday in Freeport, Texas .
"On that horrible day of Jan. 6, Ashli arrived at the United States Capitol. She was shot and tragically killed," Trump said. "Today would have been her birthday. Happy birthday, Ashli."
In his message, Trump said, "We renew our call for a fair and nonpartisan investigation into the death of Ashli Babbitt. I offer my unwavering support to Ashli's family and call on the Department of Justice to reopen its investigation into her death on January 6."
Roughly two dozen attendees at the gathering in Freeport erupted in applause after the former president's message, the latest of his calls on the DOJ to reopen the investigation.
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Former President Trump spoke at the Ashli Babbitt birthday commemoration via pre-recorded video: "Her memory will live on in our hearts for all time."
"There was no reason Ashli should have lost her life that day. We must all demand justice for Ashli and her family," Trump said.
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