By Adam Schiff, California Senator

January 6, 2026 (Washington D.C.) -- Few days in our country’s history have made as big an impact on me, and on our democracy, as January 6, 2021.

Even five years removed, I remember the January 6th attack on the Capitol like it was yesterday.

The sounds of the mob outside. Of insurrectionists storming the Capitol building and breaking doors and windows to get in. Of the urgent discussions between members of Congress deciding how to protect ourselves.

The sight of Capitol police officers running toward danger. Of my colleagues crouched on the floor, clutching masks to protect themselves from tear gas. Of thousands of protestors assaulting Capitol Police and desecrating the hallowed halls of Congress.

By Brett Wilkins, staff writer, Common Dreams

Reprinted under a Creative Commons license from Common Dreams

Photo:  Former President Donald Trump’s speech shortly before the Jan. 6, 2021 attack on the Capitol.  Public domain image from Voice of America via Wikipedia

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