Law enforcement official calls Trump’s claim about US Capitol riot shooting false

Donald Trump has spread false information about the officer who shot US Capitol rioter Ashli Babbitt after she stormed the building, according to a law enforcement officer.

The former president claimed on Sunday that the rioter was shot by a “head of security” for a “high-ranking” Democratic member of Congress.

“Who shot Ashli Babbitt? People want to know and why,” Mr Trump said when speaking on Fox News’ Sunday Morning Futures program, hosted by Maria Bartiromo.