On January 6, 2021, rioters stormed the U.S. Capitol incited by Donald Trump’s refusal to accept his defeat. Now, Congress is set to convene to certify Trump’s 2024 win. Many involved in the riot are still dealing with the consequences, such as Capitol police officer Harry Dunn, who resigned and ran for Congress but lost in the primary. Jacob Chansley, known as the “QAnon Shaman,” received a 41-month sentence for his involvement in the riot. Rep. Andrew Clyde controversially claimed the events were not an insurrection. Former rioter Pamela Hemphill has denounced Trump and is now a spokesperson for the Democratic party.
Former White House staffers Alyssa Farah Griffin and Cassidy Hutchinson have turned against Trump since January 6, 2021. Hutchinson testified before the House select committee alleging Trump knew about the violence and tried to join the mob. Despite facing legal challenges after the 2020 election, Trump is now poised to return to the Oval Office with a Republican-controlled Congress at his side. He has celebrated his victory and the dismissal of federal charges against him. The events of January 6, 2021, continue to have far-reaching effects on those involved and have reshaped the political landscape in the United States.
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