Donald Trump Jr.’s Claim About Dad Leads To An Awkward Reminder

“Congratulations, guys, you won,” he said. “We don’t have kings.”

He then offered what he thought were examples of why his father isn’t a king ― including one that critics considered quite the reach.

“If he was a king, he probably would have never left the office the first time,” he said.

Critics were quick to point out that while Donald Trump did ultimately leave office in 2021, it was only after he instigated a violent assault on the U.S. Capitol by his supporters on Jan. 6, 2021, as they attempted to block the certification of the election so he could remain in office.

“He’s got to condemn this shit ASAP. The Capitol Police tweet is not enough,” Donald Trump Jr. texted, according to transcripts released during a House investigation.

“We need an Oval Office address. He has to lead now,” Trump replied. “It has gone too far and gotten out of hand.”

When Donald Trump returned to the White House this year, one of his first actions was to pardon everyone involved in the attack on the Capitol ― including those convicted of assaulting police officers.

Critics on social media offered up some reminders: