Overview

• 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.