The United States today observed the 5th anniversary of the January 6, 2021, Capitol riot amid a deeply polarized political climate. President Joe Biden delivered a speech from Pennsylvania focused on “The Fragility of Democracy,” while the current Trump administration issued a statement focusing on its controversial “Restorative Justice” initiative for those previously convicted of non-violent offenses during the event. Commemorative vigils and counter-protests were reported in several state capitals, reflecting the ongoing national debate over the events of five years ago.
