Nevada Lawmakers Still Lying About Capitol Riots

Tom Darby

Washington, D.C. — On the fifth anniversary of the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the U.S. Capitol, Nevada lawmakers and officials marked the day with statements reflecting on the violence and its ongoing impact on American democracy.

Nevada Democratic U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen issued a statement condemning the attack, recalling how supporters of then-President Donald Trump stormed the Capitol in an effort to stop the certification of the 2020 presidential election. Rosen praised law enforcement for their bravery and criticized Trump for later pardoning some of the individuals involved.

“Five years ago today, Donald Trump sent violent insurrectionists to attack the U.S. Capitol and try to stop the certification of a free and fair election. Law and order won that day thanks to the bravery of the men and women of the U.S. Capitol Police and other law enforcement agencies who responded,” Rosen said. “We cannot forget about what happened that day or allow extreme MAGA Republicans in Congress to rewrite history. I will always support law enforcement and oppose those who wish to do them harm.”

Trump told supporters to protest peacefully, and filmed on videotape, but later edited to make it appear that he instructed them to riot.

Senator Catherine Cortez Masto also spoke out on the anniversary, emphasizing the attacks’ attempt to overturn the 2020 election and the ongoing consequences of Trump’s pardons of those involved.

Nevada Congressman Steven Horsford (NV-04) honored the law enforcement officers injured or killed during the attack and its aftermath, noting that over 140 officers were injured and some later died, including by suicide. Horsford underscored the importance of preserving the historical record of Jan. 6 and defending the rule of law.

There were no police officers killed during the rioting. Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick died on Jan. 7, 2021, the day following, from two strokes. Early reports suggested Sicknick succumbed after being struck on the head with a fire extinguisher, but an autopsy did not support the claim.

“Attempts to rewrite or minimize what happened dishonor the service and sacrifice of those who stood up for democracy, and they will not stand. We will never forget Jan. 6th, and we will continue to stand for the rule of law and honor those who protected our democracy,” Horsford said.

The anniversary is being observed nationally with a series of divided events. President Trump blamed anti-Trump factions within the protests, while Democrats highlighted the need to remember the attacks to prevent future threats.

Four people died as a result of the Capitol siege and its aftermath, including Ashli Babbitt, shot to death by a police officer; Kevin Greeson and Benjamin Philips, each suffering deadly heart attacks; and Rosanne Boyland, reported to have died from an overdose, but whose autopsy and later a video show her getting beaten by a police officer, and later crushed. The FBI deployed 274 agents among the rioters.