Former President Donald Trump has made January 6, 2021, a central theme of his campaign for the 2024 election. At his rallies, supporters are handed 'Too Big to Rig' signs and listen to recordings of January 6 prisoners singing the national anthem. Trump refers to the rioters as 'people who love our country' and 'hostages unfairly imprisoned for long periods of time.'
Trump's narrative surrounding January 6 goes beyond election denialism, as he distorts the reality of the events of that day and promises pardons for those involved in the violence. This focus on January 6 has become a defining feature of his campaign, drawing in his base of supporters.
