Trump Faces Backlash Over Comparison of Jan. 6 Rioters to WWII Japanese Internment

Former President Donald Trump's remarks equating Capitol riot defendants with Japanese Americans World War II have drawn sharp criticism from civil rights groups.

Trump's comments were made during an interview with conservative commentator Dan Bongino, where he questioned the continued detention of Jan. 6 defendants.
Japanese American civil rights leaders condemned the comparison, calling it offensive and historically inaccurate.
Critics highlighted the fundamental differences: Japanese Americans were incarcerated without trial, while Jan. 6 defendants have been charged and convicted through the legal system.
Trump's remarks have reignited debates over his portrayal of the Capitol riot, which resulted in injuries to 140 officers and the death of Trump supporter Ashli Babbitt.
Despite a Supreme Court ruling affecting some charges, the majority of those convicted for the Capitol riot remain unaffected and continue to serve their sentences.