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Pardoned Jan. 6 rioters return to Capitol on 5th anniversary of insurrection

Pardoned Jan. 6 rioters return to Capitol on 5th anniversary of insurrection

Summary

On the fifth anniversary of the January 6 Capitol attack, a smaller group of President Trump's supporters gathered at the Capitol. This marks the first anniversary since President Trump pardoned those involved in the 2021 event.

Key Facts

  • January 6, 2021, saw an attack on the U.S. Capitol by President Trump's supporters.
  • The mob aimed to stop the certification of the presidential election results.
  • Five years later, supporters returned to the Capitol on the anniversary.
  • This is the first time they returned since being pardoned by President Trump.
  • The gathering was smaller in size compared to the original event.

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