Washington, DC – President Joe Biden fiercely criticized Donald Trump’s false claims regarding the 2020 election, emphasizing that it was Trump himself who attempted to steal the election through the violent attack on the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021.
Following the events of that day, Trump has made attempts to rewrite history by referring to the mob as “peaceful,” labeling those arrested as “hostages,” and even suggesting that he would pardon them if re-elected. Biden, however, has been steadfast in his defiance against these revisionist tactics, asserting that the truth of that day is undeniable.
In a video shared on social media, Biden juxtaposed Trump’s remarks characterizing January 6 as a display of “love and unity” with real footage of the riot, showcasing the violent nature of the attack and the harm inflicted on law enforcement officers by pro-Trump supporters.
Through a tweet, Biden directly confronts Trump’s distortions, stating, “Donald Trump is trying to steal history the same way he tried to steal the election. But we saw the truth with our own eyes.” The video accompanying the tweet further reinforces the message that the events of January 6 were not a peaceful protest but a direct assault on the foundations of democracy.
Biden’s response to Trump’s revisionism highlights the ongoing battle to preserve the honesty of what transpired on that fateful day and emphasizes the need to hold those responsible accountable for their actions. The video serves as a stark reminder of the dangers of misinformation and the importance of upholding the truth in the face of attempts to distort it.