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In an interview, Senator Mitt Romney underscored the gravity of the January 6, 2021, events at the U.S. Capitol, emphasizing that it will be remembered as “a very dark day in American history.” When asked by Jake Tapper about the legacy of that day and attempts to downplay its significance, Romney stressed that while politics may be influenced by the “winners,” historical accounts are ultimately documented by scholars.
Mitt Romney: "The Democrat Party is the one in trouble. I mean, I don't know how they recover … They've lost their base." pic.twitter.com/9TQz99dXPh
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Romney described the violent acts at the Capitol, the harm inflicted on law enforcement officers, and the disruption of the peaceful transfer of power as felonious and abusive acts that will be condemned by history. He characterized January 6 as an attack on democracy, leaving a lasting dark mark on the nation’s historical record. Romney criticized those attempting to minimize the events, asserting that they cannot “paper over” the gravity of that day.
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“Donald Trump won. He won overwhelmingly. He said what he was gonna do, and that's what he's doing.
I mean, people are saying, ‘oh, I don't like this appointment or the this policy that he's talking about,’… pic.twitter.com/GAlXGhTTZD
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The attack, according to Romney, was orchestrated by a violent mob targeting a symbol of democracy, the U.S. Capitol, and it will be recorded as such in history. He emphasized that the events of January 6 cannot be whitewashed or downplayed, as they represent a grave assault on the democratic process.
