In his memoir, Biden says Jan 6 Capitol attack will follow Trump to his grave
In his upcoming memoir, former US President Joe Biden asserts that the January 6 Capitol attack will remain a defining, negative legacy for Donald Trump. Biden also defends his presidency and addresses his health status following his decision to withdraw from the 2024 election.
Why it matters
The memoir provides a historical perspective from a departing president on the political polarization and institutional challenges facing the United States.
Former US President Joe Biden has said that the January 6 attack on the US Capitol will follow Donald Trump to his grave, accusing his successor of undermining American democracy and damaging democratic institutions."What Trump did on January 6, 2021, should never be forgotten. It should follow him to his grave," Biden wrote in the memoir, an excerpt of which was published by The Atlantic on Monday. The book is scheduled for release on November 17."Donald Trump led an insurrection," Biden wrote, referring to the attack by Trump's supporters as Congress met to certify Biden's 2020 election victory.Rejecting the description of the rioters as peaceful protesters, Biden said they had come armed to stop the certification of a legitimate election."What Trump did on January 6, 2021, should never be forgotten.
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