The Chairman of the American Samoa Democratic Party, Patrick Ti’a Reid, issued a statement Tuesday in remembrance of the fifth anniversary of the January 6th insurrection at the United States Capitol.
“Today we remember the police officers whose lives were traumatized and lost after a violent mob of insurrectionists attempted to overturn a free and fair election because Donald Trump lied to the American people about the results.
“That attack was not an act of patriotism. It was an assault on the very foundations of our democracy. As Republicans continue to deny the truth, excuse political violence, and defend Trump’s decision to pardon nearly 1,600 insurrectionists, Democrats across the nation will continue to stand for truth, accountability, and doing what is right. Our democracy is worth defending, and we will never stop fighting to protect it.”
According to the statement in the years since the attack, Donald Trump has continued to refuse to denounce political violence, has amplified dangerous conspiracy theories, and has repeatedly downplayed the severity of January 6th by referring to it as a “day of love” and praising those who participated.
“On his first day back in office, Trump pardoned nearly 1,600 individuals involved in the insurrection, including dozens who committed additional serious crimes after January 6th.
“While Donald Trump and his Republican allies continue to spread lies about the 2020 election and attempt to rewrite the history of January 6th, Democrats remain steadfast in defending democracy, the rule of law, and the peaceful transfer of power.”
