"Jan. 6 Riot: A Political Flashpoint for Biden and Trump"

As the third anniversary of the Jan. 6 insurrection approaches, former President Donald Trump and President Joe Biden are using the event to rally political support in contrasting ways. Trump, facing federal charges related to the riot, continues to downplay the severity of the event and praise the rioters, while Biden emphasizes the attack as a threat to democracy. Both are potentially gearing up for a 2024 election rematch, with each side accusing the other of being a danger to the nation's democratic values. Public opinion on the riot remains deeply divided along partisan lines, with a significant portion of Republicans downplaying the violence of the event.