Former President George W. Bush has released a statement condemning the storming of the US Capitol building this afternoon, describing it as "sickening" and "heartbreaking."
While Bush does not mention President Trump by name, there is a clear reference in his statement to both Trump and other Republican officials when the former president said:
"I am appalled by the reckless behavior of some political leaders since the election and by the lack of respect shown today for our institutions, our traditions, and our law enforcement."
CNN's John King reads Bush's statement: