Jan. 6 Thrust Back into the Spotlight in Final Election Days
The January 6 assault on the Capitol has resurfaced in the 2024 election, with special counsel Jack Smith and former Representative Liz Cheney rekindling memories of the event. This renewed focus on Trump’s refusal to accept the 2020 election results and the January 6 insurrection is critical as the election nears, particularly in battleground states like Wisconsin where Cheney appeared with Vice President Kamala Harris to urge independents and Trump-wary Republicans to vote for the Democratic nominee.
Cheney emphasized the threat to democracy posed by Trump’s actions, stating, “The most conservative of conservative values is loyalty to our Constitution. As we gather here today, our republic is under a threat unlike any we have encountered before.” This bipartisan coalition aims to prevent Trump from reclaiming the presidency, highlighting the ongoing controversy surrounding his conduct following the last election.
