Former Governor Terry Branstad recently weighed in on his tenure as Ambassador to China during the Trump administration, addressing concerns over the handling of the 2020 election and the Capitol attack on January 6th. In an interview, Branstad expressed his disagreement with the events that transpired on that day, but emphasized the importance of considering the overall record and accomplishments of the administration.
Regarding the accusation that former President Donald Trump attempted to overturn the election results, Branstad stated that he did not agree with what happened on January 6th, but believes it has been mischaracterized. He suggested that the events of that day should not detract from the achievements made throughout Trump's presidency.