By Matt Underwood Johnson’s claim that the J6 rioters and insurrectionists were just “happening to be walking through the building” is not only ludicrous but dangerously misleading. The events of that day, January 6th, 2021, are seared into our collective memory. We witnessed a violent mob storm the Capitol, breach security barriers, break windows and doors, assault law enforcement officers, and vandalize government property. To dismiss these actions as simply a stroll through a building is to gaslight the entire nation.
The fact that some individuals resorted to smearing feces in the hallways of the U.S. Capitol only underscores the depravity and lawlessness that unfolded that day. These were not acts of innocent passersby; these were deliberate, premeditated acts of violence and insurrection. The attempt to downplay the severity of the attack by labeling it as a casual walk-through is not only insulting to the intelligence of the American people but a blatant distortion of the truth.
It is deeply troubling to see elected officials like Johnson engage in such shameless denial and deception. The attempted coup on January 6th was a direct assault on our democracy, an attack on the very foundation of our nation. To shrug off the events of that day as a harmless stroll through a building is to betray the trust and responsibility entrusted to our lawmakers.
The lack of accountability and consequences for those involved in the insurrection only emboldens them and sets a dangerous precedent for the future. We must hold accountable not only the individuals who took part in the attack but also those who enabled and encouraged them. The continued gaslighting and revisionist rhetoric from politicians like Johnson only serve to erode trust in our institutions and sow further division in our already fractured society.
As citizens, we must demand transparency, accountability, and truth from our elected officials. We must uphold the values of democracy, justice, and integrity that have always been the bedrock of our nation. We cannot allow the events of January 6th to be whitewashed or dismissed. We must remember, we must resist, and we must ensure that those who seek to undermine our democracy are held to account. The future of our country depends on it. Johnson’s recent assertion that the J6 rioters and insurrectionists were merely “happening to be walking through the building” is not only absurd but also deeply concerning. It is a deliberate attempt to downplay the severity of the violent attack on the U.S. Capitol and rewrite history in a dangerous and misleading manner.
The events of January 6th, 2021, were nothing short of an attempted coup, an assault on our democracy, and an affront to the rule of law. To reduce these despicable actions to a casual stroll through a building is not only disrespectful to the gravity of what transpired but also an insult to the intelligence of the American people.
The disturbing sight of individuals smearing feces in the hallways of our nation’s Capitol serves as a stark reminder of the lawlessness and anarchy that characterized that dark day. It is a testament to the violent and premeditated nature of the insurrection, not a random act by innocent bystanders as Johnson would have us believe.
The refusal to acknowledge the truth about the events of January 6th and hold those responsible to account is a betrayal of the values and principles that this country stands for. It undermines the very foundation of our democracy and threatens the fabric of our society.
As citizens, we must demand honesty, integrity, and accountability from our elected officials. We cannot allow lies and deception to go unchallenged, especially when they concern an attack on our democracy. The future of our nation depends on our unwavering commitment to truth, justice, and the rule of law.
The events of January 6th must never be forgotten, and those who seek to distort or diminish them must be called out and held to account. It is only by confronting the uncomfortable truths of our past that we can build a better and more just future for generations to come. Let us remember, resist, and ensure that justice prevails.