The day after January 6, 2021, former President Donald Trump condemned the rioters who attacked the Capitol, causing chaos and endangering the lives of Congress members. However, now, as he faces federal criminal charges for his attempts to overturn the 2020 election, Trump has shifted his stance. He downplays the violence, glorifies the rioters as patriots, and spreads false information about their identities. Trump even promised to pardon a significant number of January 6 defendants if he is reelected in 2024. He has gone as far as fundraising for these individuals, supporting their families, and collaborating on a song with them.
Trump’s turnaround began when he was receiving minimal mainstream media attention. It mirrored the efforts of some Republicans in Congress to redefine the mob as nonviolent, despite overwhelming evidence to the contrary. This shift in perception also aligned with public opinion, as polls showed that Republicans increasingly believed the anger leading to the Capitol attack was justified and grew less supportive of law enforcement’s efforts to prosecute the rioters.
Throughout this evolution, Trump has consistently shown a lack of remorse for his role in inciting the violence. He has instead focused on downplaying the severity of the attack, emphasizing crowd size, and praising the rioters for their supposed peacefulness. Trump’s support for the defendants has only grown stronger since he launched his 2024 campaign. He collaborated on a song featuring Jan. 6 defendants and played it at his campaign rally, accompanied by violent footage of the riot. He also spoke at fundraisers to support the defendants and hosted events for their families.
Despite overwhelming evidence that the January 6 mob consisted mainly of Trump supporters, including GOP officials and far-right extremists, Trump continues to spread false claims attributing the attack to antifa and Black Lives Matter. He even amplified messages suggesting that the riot was a government-orchestrated “staged riot.” This is despite the fact that he was still in power during the attack.
In conclusion, Trump’s response to the January 6 attack has been inconsistent and self-serving. He has minimized the violence, supported the defendants, and spread false information about the riot. Despite overwhelming evidence, Trump refuses to take responsibility for his role in inciting the mob, further deepening the divide within the Republican Party.
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