Capitol Police Lt. Michael Byrd killed babbitt while she was trying to get over 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 .
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Trump called Babbitt “a truly incredible person” whose "memory will live on in our hearts for all time.”
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“Together we grieve her terrible loss,” he continued. “There was no reason Ashli should have lost her life that day. We must all demand justice for Ashli and her family, so on this solemn occasion as we celebrate her life, we renew our call for a fair and nonpartisan investigation into the death of Ashli Babbitt.”
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"On that horrible day of January 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."
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In his memo, 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."
About two dozen attendees at the gathering in Freeport emitted cheers after the former president's message, the latest of his calls on the DOJ to reopen the investigation.
Byrd's lawyer, Mark Schamel, told the Washington Examiner in August that the SCP's Office of Professional Responsibility chose to clear him, saying, "Every piece of evidence that is released further validates the lieutenant's conduct."
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The officer previously remained unidentified for his own safety, Capitol Police have said, noting, "this officer and the officer's family have been the subject of numerous credible and specific threats."
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Babbitt's mother, Micki Witthoeft, said that she advocates the police but does not see USCP as a force, claiming, "they serve the Congress. The Congress gave them powers, the Congress doesn't have the right to give."
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Witthoeft also said, "F*** off and die, Nancy Pelosi!" during her Sunday speech, provoking praise from attendees for the event.