The Real Tragedy of Jan. 6 Is That It’s Still Not Over

DIVIDED WE STAND

I had a front-row seat to the riot. A year later, one thing is clear: Nothing has changed.

Former Washington Bureau Chief

Published Jan. 5 2022 5:03AM EST

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It was around noon on Jan. 6, 2021, and I was already late.

I was supposed to be covering the counting of the electoral votes, as well as whatever crap Republicans planned to pull in one final act of fealty to President Donald Trump.

Matt Fuller

Former Washington Bureau Chief

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The Real Tragedy of Jan. 6 Is That It’s Still Not Over

I had a front-row seat to the riot. A year later, one thing is clear: Nothing has changed.

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