President Joe Biden's campaign is ramping up its efforts to highlight Donald Trump's involvement in the January 6, 2021, riot at the Capitol. The campaign has released a new attack ad targeting Trump, accusing him of inciting the insurrection. The ad, which will air in battleground states during local news broadcasts, emphasizes the importance of democracy and criticizes Trump's actions.
Trump's planned visit to Capitol Hill for meetings with House and Senate Republicans has provided an opportunity for the Biden campaign to draw attention to the events of January 6. While Trump did not physically join the rioters at the Capitol, the ad points to his rhetoric leading up to the attack as contributing to the violence.
The Biden campaign has enlisted the support of police officers who were present at the Capitol on January 6 to speak out against Trump's potential return to the White House. Biden has been vocal about his belief that Trump's refusal to accept the election results led to the events of January 6.
By highlighting Trump's role in the insurrection, the Biden campaign aims to contrast the former president's leadership with Biden's commitment to preserving democracy. While other issues like inflation and abortion remain important to voters, the campaign sees the events of January 6 as a powerful reminder of the chaos that unfolded under Trump's administration.
Trump is currently facing legal charges related to the insurrection attempt, including allegations of conspiracy to overturn the 2020 election results. Despite pleading not guilty, Trump has criticized the prosecution as a 'witch hunt.'
As the Biden campaign continues to emphasize the events of January 6, the contrast between Trump's approach to the insurrection and Biden's commitment to upholding democracy is likely to remain a key focus leading up to the next election.
