President Joe Biden's campaign is ramping up its efforts to highlight Donald Trump's involvement in the January 6, 2021, Capitol riot. The campaign seized on Trump's recent appearance on Capitol Hill to launch a new attack ad spotlighting the insurrection.
The campaign has secured endorsements from several police officers who were present during the January 6 events and is set to feature them in upcoming events in battleground states like Wisconsin. A 30-second ad has been unveiled, accusing Trump of inciting the Capitol attack.
The ad emphasizes the importance of democracy, stating, 'There's nothing more sacred than our Democracy, but Donald Trump's ready to burn it all down.' The ad is part of a significant ad buy in battleground states, with plans to air during local news broadcasts.
Trump's visit to Capitol Hill for strategy sessions with House and Senate Republicans has provided the backdrop for this ad release. While Trump did not physically join the rioters on January 6, he had mentioned during a rally preceding the events that he planned to march to the Capitol. Instead, he watched the events unfold on television from the White House.
This move by Biden's campaign comes as Trump meets with key Republicans for the first time since the Capitol attack, including Senate GOP Leader Mitch McConnell. The ad aims to keep the spotlight on Trump's alleged role in inciting the violence that unfolded on January 6, 2021.
