Archive · 7 Jan 2026
House Democrats to Hold January 6 Forum on Election Threats
House Democrats are holding a special meeting to talk about the January 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol, which happened five years ago.
This riot was by supporters of former President Donald Trump who were upset about the 2020 election results.
The meeting will look at how this event and other things might still be a threat to elections and safety.
Democrats want to talk about Trump's pardons of people involved in the riot and his actions since then, like asking for voter lists and talking about running for president again.
Some Republicans think the Democrats are just trying to make the Republicans look bad.
A man named Enrique Tarrio, who was part of a group called the Proud Boys and was in prison for his role in the riot, is planning a march to honor those who died that day.
House Democrats to hold an unofficial hearing on January 6 riot and ongoing election threats.
The hearing will examine Trump's pardons of over 1,500 people charged with participating in the riot.
Democrats aim to highlight threats to elections and public safety, while criticizing Republicans.
Trump has sought states' voter registration lists and hinted at a 2028 presidential run.
Enrique Tarrio, a pardoned Proud Boys leader, plans a march to honor those who died during the riot.
- Who
- U.S. House Democrats, Donald Trump supporters, Enrique Tarrio
- What
- Unofficial hearing on January 6 riot and election threats
- When
- January 6, 2024 (marking the fifth anniversary)
- Where
- U.S. Capitol
- Why
- To examine ongoing threats to elections and public safety, and to criticize Republicans
Democrats
Republicans
Purpose of the Hearing
Democrats
Democrats aim to highlight ongoing threats to elections and public safety, and to criticize Republicans for their role in the January 6 riot.
Republicans
Republicans believe the hearing is politically motivated and an attempt to make them look bad.
- Date of Event
- January 6, 2021
- Location
- U.S. Capitol
- Number of Injured Officers
- 140
- Number of Deaths
- 5
- Trump's Court Cases
- Lost all challenges
- Pardons Issued by Trump
- 1,500+
- Enrique Tarrio's Sentence
- 22 years, later pardoned
Sources
US House Democrats holding January 6 riot forum on Trump election ‘threats’
Democrats warn of ‘whitewash’ five years after January 6 Capitol attack, while Trump rallies with Republicans
Why Did Donald Trump Say He'll Be Impeached?
Five Years Since US Capitol Riot: A Country Still Divided