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Remembering What (Really) Happened on January 6
Jan 6, 2025
Sarah Wire, senior political correspondent for USA Today, recounts her immediate experiences reporting from the Capitol during the January 6 attack. Hanna Rosin, host of Radio Atlantic, delves into the troubling narratives surrounding the event, including Trump’s revisionist claims. They discuss the emotional toll on lawmakers and journalists during the chaos and explore the continuing fight for accountability through the 'Justice for January 6' movement. Together, they reflect on how the attack reshaped American democracy and the ongoing struggle against misinformation.
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- The January 6 attack is described as domestic terrorism with continued efforts by Trump to reshape its narrative, labeling it a 'day of love.'
- Residents of Washington D.C. experience ongoing impacts on safety and community engagement, reshaping their understanding of civic responsibility post-January 6.
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The Chaos of January 6th
A mob of Donald Trump's supporters stormed the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021, in an effort to disrupt the certification of Joe Biden's electoral victory. This event quickly escalated into an attack on democracy, which officials described as an act of domestic terrorism. Eyewitness accounts reveal the frightening atmosphere, where journalists like Sarah Weyer initially believed they were in a secure environment until reports of violence and calls for lockdown began to emerge. The terror of the day deepened as chaos unfolded, exemplified by police issuing emergency alerts and the disturbing sound of gunshots as they responded to individuals breaching secure areas within the Capitol.
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