Congressman Jamie Raskin (D-MD) said if Democrats are able to attain majorities in both houses of Congress after the 2024 election, he intends to push for ‘exhibits’ and ‘tours’ to ensure the January 6th riot is remembered by the American people.
During a press conference outside the U.S. Capitol building, the Maryland Democrat was asked if was concerned about public knowledge of the 2020 riot fading. “We should be having tours of the capitol grounds and the Capitol of exactly what took place on January 6th,” Raskin responded, adding: “And I hope we will get to a point where there will be an exhibit inside the Capitol which talks about Sergeant Gonell, and Harry Dunn, and Michael Fanone, and the police officers who put their lives on the line on that day.”
Turning to Donald Trump, Raskin said: “When we defeat Trump and we defeat Trumpism we will be able to get to a point were January 6th will be a day where we can celebrate the heroes and champions of democracy…”
With the 2024 election cycle heating up, President Joe Biden and Congressional Democrats have ramped up claims former President Donald Trump is a threat to American democracy. Biden himself has accused Trump of parroting the rhetoric of the German Nazi dictator Adolf Hitler, though his campaign worries the ridiculousness of the comparison may actually turn off voters.