Biden warns against forgetting the January 6 attack

Outgoing President Joe Biden urged Americans to remember the January 6, 2021, Capitol attack and resist efforts to rewrite its history. In a Washington Post op-ed, Biden emphasized the need for future generations to learn the truth through testimonies and history books.

The president highlighted the need to safeguard democracy and ensure peaceful transfers of power. He also awarded Liz Cheney the Presidential Citizens Medal for standing up to Trump and investigating his role in the attack. 

On January 6, 2021, Trump supporters stormed the Capitol to stop Congress from certifying Biden’s 2020 victory.

Upcoming vote certification
Biden, set to leave office in two weeks, promised that this year’s election results will be certified peacefully. Congress will approve the November 2024 results on Monday, with Vice President Kamala Harris presiding. 

Biden stressed that January 6 should remind Americans that democracy requires constant defense. He urged citizens to protect their rights, freedoms and future elections.