Trump's Jan. 6 Rhetoric and GOP Defense Dominate 2024 Campaign Trail

As Trump glorifies the Capitol attack in his presidential bid, Republicans in Congress seek to absolve him of any wrongdoing.

Republicans are defending Trump's remarks and behavior, including his praise for Jan. 6 convicts and controversial comments on Jewish Americans.
Trump's recent campaign rallies have focused on glorifying the Jan. 6 insurrection, with him playing a song sung by prisoners from the attack.
Trump has a history of inciting violence, with his rhetoric linked to violent incidents and threats against election officials.
The Jan. 6 attack and Trump's role in it are becoming central themes of his 2024 presidential campaign, despite facing a federal indictment.
Republicans in Congress are attempting to re-investigate the Jan. 6 attack in a way that absolves Trump of wrongdoing.