Though the majority of those charged are facing misdemeanor charges with sentences that are likely to run their course before Trump could potentially reclaim the Oval Office, hundreds of those facing conspiracy, obstruction and assault charges could receive sentences that land them in prison for years. Trump’s hint that he might pardon people his supporters … Read more
Welcome to Pollapalooza, our weekly poll summary. Historically, Americans have disagreed about the seriousness of national tragedies – you think September 11, 2001. However, this was not the case when the US Capitol was stormed on January 6, 2021. Yes, a year later, more than 70 percent of Americans Still view January 6 as a … Read more
For more coverage of the January 6th attack, check out our collection of essays and reflections examining where we are as a country a year later, including what has changed – and not – since a violent crowd of Trump- Supporters stormed the US Capitol. After the 2020 elections, much of the Republican Party welcomed … Read more
For more coverage of the January 6th attack, check out our collection of essays and reflections examining where we are as a country a year later, including what has changed – and not – since a violent crowd of Trump- Supporters stormed the US Capitol. Time and again, Republicans have downplayed the seriousness of what … Read more
For more coverage of the January 6th attack, check out our collection of essays and reflections examining where we are as a country a year later, including what has changed – and not – since a violent crowd of Trump- Supporters stormed the US Capitol. “They are interested in political reforms and not in the … Read more
In the immediate aftermath of the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol, it seemed like the Republican leadership was ready to sever ties with then-President Trump once and for all. But even a year later, Trump still seems to be the de facto leader of the party. On this episode of the FiveThirtyEight Politics … Read more
In the immediate aftermath of the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol, it appeared that the Republican leadership might be ready to sever ties with then-President Trump once and for all. His attempts to overturn the 2020 election results were just as evident as his support for the people entering the Capitol and his … Read more