1A The Fifth Anniversary Of The Jan. 6 Capitol Riot
Jan 6, 2026
Mary-Claire Jelanik, an Associated Press reporter and author of 'Storm at the Capitol'; Lisa Desjardins, PBS NewsHour correspondent; and Igor Bobik, HuffPost senior reporter, share their gripping firsthand accounts of the January 6th attack. They discuss the evolving narratives around that day, the impact of Trump's pardons, and the normalization of political violence. The guests highlight the emotional toll on law enforcement and the media, while emphasizing the urgent need for a shared truth to safeguard democracy.
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Pardons Undermine Full Accountability
- President Trump pardoned or commuted sentences for nearly every January 6th defendant, ending the largest U.S. criminal prosecution.
- That action complicates accountability and the nation's reckoning with the attack.
Public Record Of A Televised Investigation
- The January 6th Select Committee televised an extensive investigation and presented hours of video evidence.
- That public record shows a large mob acted after Trump's false claim that the election was stolen.
Riot Euphoria Turned To Regret
- Mary-Claire Jelanik interviewed rioter Jason Riddle who described the day as euphoric until learning someone had been shot.
- He realized he was doing something wrong and fled the scene.
