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January 6 Victims React: Trump Minimizes Capitol Riot Impact

1/6/2025

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Victims of the January 6 Capitol riot, like Capitol Police Sgt. Aquilino Gonell, express deep betrayal as Trump minimizes the violence during his campaign. With nearly 1,600 individuals prosecuted and over 140 officers injured, the haunting impact of that day continues to threaten the very foundation of democracy.

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Story summary

Victims of the January 6 Capitol riot, like Capitol Police Sgt. Aquilino Gonell, express deep betrayal as Trump minimizes the violence during his campaign. With nearly 1,600 individuals prosecuted and over 140 officers injured, the haunting impact of that day continues to threaten the very foundation of democracy.