Summary
House Democrats and the January 6th Select Committee are holding a hearing to mark the five-year anniversary of the events at the Capitol on January 6, 2021. The day originally involved a protest led by supporters of President Donald Trump after a rally near the White House. There are no official events planned to commemorate the day, and a plaque meant to honor Capitol police has not been installed.
Key Facts
- House Democrats and the January 6th Select Committee are conducting a hearing.
- The hearing marks five years since the January 6, 2021, events at the Capitol.
- On January 6, 2021, President Donald Trump encouraged supporters to protest at the Capitol.
- The protest aimed to challenge the certification of the 2020 election results.
- The events saw a crowd move to the Capitol, eventually entering the building.
- There is no joint agreement by political parties on the interpretation of these events.
- A plaque intended to honor police who defended the Capitol has not been placed.
