Capitol riots: Demi Lovato recording new music in response to pro-Trump violence

‘I’m in the studio working on something special after today’s assault on democracy’ said the singer-songwriter

Demi Lovato is set to record new music as a response to the pro-Donald Trump riots that erupted in Washington, DC’s Capitol Hill yesterday (6 January).

At least four people were killed in the disturbance, which occurred after the US president addressed a rally nearby. 

Rioters sought to overturn the result of the recent US election, which Trump still falsely claims was sabotaged by voter fraud.

Writing on Twitter, Lovato said: “My heart is broken. It makes me to sad to believe how naive I was to think this couldn’t possibly happen, and yet it did. Here we are. For everyone in my comments saying ‘where’s d7’ or wanting me to sing instead of speaking up about what needs to change in this country...

“THIS IS WHY I POST AS MUCH AS I DO. THIS IS WHY I CARE. THIS CANNOT HAPPEN ANY F***ING MORE. I’m angry, embarrassed and ashamed.  I’m in the studio working on something special after today’s assault on democracy. #impeachtrumptonight.”

Other celebrities have also shared their reactions to the riots on social media, including popstars P!nk and Cardi B.

The fallout from the riots remains uncertain, with Trump facing condemnation from across the political spectrum for his role in inciting the violence.