The rallies organized by former President Donald Trump start off with a recording of January 6 prisoners singing the national anthem. Supporters are provided with pre-made signs that say “Too Big to Rig”. When Trump takes the stage, he refers to the rioters as “people who love our country” and “hostages unfairly imprisoned for long periods of time.” It’s clear that Trump has made January 6, 2021, a central theme of his campaign.
This goes beyond just fueling denialism and conspiracy theories about the 2020 election. Trump constantly distorts the reality of what happened on that day, spreading a message of vindication to his base of voters. Sometimes it’s the smallest things that go unnoticed because they have become so common at his events. Trump downplays the violence that took place and even promises pardons for those who committed it.
President Joe Biden’s campaign aides have found that January 6 is also a central issue in their campaign. They have been taken aback by how much people are aware of what happened on that day. Biden’s closest advisor, Mike Donilon, mentioned that most of the country rejects political violence and supports democracy and the rule of law.
Why does Biden keep mentioning January 6? The simple answer is that Trump won’t stop talking about it. As long as Trump continues to make it a focal point of his campaign, Biden feels the need to address it as well. Even if Trump’s trials on related indictments get delayed past Election Day, January 6 will still remain an important issue in the 2024 campaign.
The mention of January 6 by Biden is a response to Trump’s constant focus on it. Trump’s distortion of the events of that day and his promises of pardons for the perpetrators have made it an indelible part of his campaign. Biden and his team recognize the significance of this issue and feel compelled to address it, as the American people reject political violence and stand for democracy and the rule of law.
How will this affect the upcoming election? We will keep you updated as the story unfolds, on Fan Reviews News.
