Biden Commends Numerous Jail Terms for Trump Backers 3 Years Post Capitol Storming
President Joe Biden Celebrates Prosecution of Capitol Rioters
In a passionate address before a crowd in Blue Bell, Pennsylvania, President Joe Biden celebrated the prosecution of hundreds of supporters of his chief political rival, former President Donald Trump. The event marked nearly three years since the storming of the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021.
“Since that day, more than 1,200 people have been charged for their assault on the Capitol, and nearly 900 of them have been convicted or pled guilty. Collectively to date, they have been sentenced to more than 840 years in prison,” Biden proudly declared to the applause of the crowd.
Biden criticized Trump for referring to the insurrectionists as “patriots” and promising to pardon them if he returns to office. He emphasized that the rest of the nation, including law enforcement, saw the events of January 6 as an act of hate and violence.
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Following the storming of the Capitol, the FBI launched a thorough investigation into the individuals present during the demonstration. The Department of Justice has since charged 452 people with various offenses, including assaulting officers and causing serious bodily harm. The majority of charges, 1,186 in total, are for entering or remaining in a restricted federal building or grounds.
Notably, even individuals who were not physically present at the Capitol on January 6 have faced sentencing. Former Proud Boys chairman Enrique Tarrio received the longest sentence to date, 22 years behind bars, after being found guilty of seditious conspiracy.
Trump himself is also facing federal charges related to January 6. The indictment, unsealed by special prosecutor Jack Smith, includes counts of conspiracy to violate civil rights, conspiracy to defraud the government, corrupt obstruction of an official proceeding, and conspiracy to carry out such obstruction.
“Whether democracy is still America’s sacred cause is what the 2024 election is all about,” Biden declared. “The choice is clear. Donald Trump’s campaign is about him, not America, not you. Donald Trump’s campaign is obsessed with the past, not the future. He’s willing to sacrifice our democracy to put himself in power. Our campaign is different.”
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Why does President Biden believe it is important for both Republicans and Democrats to unite in condemning the violence and demanding justice for the attack on the Capitol
R=”ltr”>”We must never forget what happened on January 6, 2021. It was an attack on our democracy, on our values, and on the very institutions that uphold the rule of law,” Biden stated. “We cannot let those responsible for this assault on our Capitol and our democracy go unpunished.”
The President highlighted the hard work and dedication of the law enforcement agencies, including the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), the Department of Justice (DOJ), and the Capitol Police, in bringing the rioters to justice. He expressed his gratitude for their tireless efforts in investigating, arresting, and prosecuting those involved in the attack.
Biden also acknowledged the bipartisan support in holding the rioters accountable, noting that many Republicans and Democrats joined together in condemning the violence and demanding justice.
“It is not a matter of party affiliation; it is a matter of defending our democracy and upholding the principles upon which this nation was founded,” Biden asserted. “We must stand united against those who seek to undermine our democratic institutions and incite violence.”
The President stressed the importance of maintaining the peaceful transfer of power and the need to ensure that such events are never repeated. He called on all Americans to come together and reject the rhetoric of division and hate that led to the attack on the Capitol.
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