Capitol riot’s unanswered questions six months on

Published July 6, 2021 7:18pm ET



The Capitol riot of Jan. 6, 2021, began as Congress was certifying now-President Joe Biden’s Electoral College victory over former President Donald Trump and descended into chaos following a speech outside from Trump himself. The events of the day sparked Trump’s second impeachment and subsequent acquittal.

Six months on, a number of key questions remain.

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