January 6th: A Divided Nation and Donald Trump’s Attempt to Erase History
The article details the story of Thomas Webster, a former police officer who was present at the January 6th Capitol riot. Webster, swayed by Donald Trump’s rhetoric and conspiracy theories about the 2020 election, drove to Washington, D.C. where he assaulted a police officer. Following his conviction, Webster was sentenced to prison, but was later pardoned by Trump. Despite the pardon, and now living in Mississippi, Webster still believes the election was stolen. The article concludes by highlighting Webster’s continued struggles with the events of that day and the difficulty in reconciling his actions with his self-perception as a patriot.
John Q. Hosedrinker