Republicans silent and Democrats incensed on fifth anniversary of US Capitol attack
The Guardian••nation
Key Points:
- On the fifth anniversary of the January 6 Capitol insurrection, Congressional Republicans remained largely silent, while Democrats condemned Donald Trump and highlighted the ongoing threat posed by his pardons of those involved in the attack.
- Democrats held an unofficial hearing to examine the insurrection's effects, with House minority leader Hakeem Jeffries accusing Trump and far-right extremists of attempting to rewrite history and warning about a "Trump-inspired crime spree."
- Republicans who acknowledged the anniversary often downplayed the severity of the event or shifted blame to Democrats, with Trump making no public comments and his administration promoting narratives that minimize his responsibility.
- Former Capitol police officer Winston Pingeon testified about being attacked by rioters who invoked Trump, condemning the pardons
