Washington, DC – President Joe Biden strongly criticized Donald Trump’s baseless claims about the 2020 election, emphasizing that the real threat to the election’s integrity was Trump himself during the violent attack on the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021.
In an effort to rewrite history, Trump has downplayed the severity of the Capitol riot, even referring to the violent mob as “peaceful” and those arrested as “hostages.” He has also declared his intention to pardon them if elected back into office.
Biden took to social media to denounce Trump’s revisionist narrative, stating that Trump is attempting to distort history much like he attempted to distort the election results. The President attached a video showcasing Trump’s misleading statements alongside actual footage of the chaos and violence that erupted on January 6th.
The video aims to depict the stark contrast between Trump’s claims of spreading “love and unity” on that fateful day and the reality of the violent assault on the Capitol carried out by his supporters. Biden reinforced the message that the events of January 6th were far from a peaceful protest, but instead constituted a direct attack on the foundations of democracy.
The President’s response serves as a reminder of the importance of acknowledging the truth and not allowing attempts to rewrite history or downplay the severity of such events. Amid ongoing efforts to hold those responsible for the Capitol breach accountable, Biden continues to push for accountability and a reaffirmation of the principles of democracy.