January 6, five years on: sustained effort by Trump to rewrite history

The Guardian - World NewsEN 3 min read 100% complete by Sam LevineJanuary 6, 2026 at 12:00 PM

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Five years after the January 6th Capitol attack, Donald Trump and some Republicans are engaged in efforts to downplay or rewrite the event's history. Actions include pardoning those involved, settling a lawsuit with the family of a rioter, and seeking compensation for other rioters. Individuals who defended the Capitol are being demoted or fired. Some Republicans have refused to install a plaque at the Capitol honoring those who defended it on January 6th. Critics argue these actions risk normalizing political violence and enabling future attacks on democracy.

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