For Immediate Release
January 6, 2025
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Maryland Democratic Party Chair Steuart Pittman Statement On The 5th Anniversary Of January 6th
ANNAPOLIS, MD – Today marks the fifth anniversary of the January 6th insurrection, in which thousands of rioters stormed the U.S. Capitol to try to stop Congress from certifying the 2020 election results.
While Donald Trump and his Republican allies continue to lie about the 2020 election and the January 6th insurrection, Democrats will continue fighting tooth and nail to protect our democracy.
In response, Maryland Democratic Party Chair Steuart Pittman released the following statement:
“Five years ago, a violent mob attacked the United States Capitol to try to prevent the peaceful transfer of power after Donald Trump lied about the 2020 election results. Despite their attempts to overturn the democratic will of the American people, the January 6th insurrection failed because of the remarkable heroism and bravery of Capitol Police and law enforcement officials, and the public servants who certified the election despite Trump’s attempts to stop it.
While Republicans continue to lie about the 2020 election and what happened on January 6th, and many Maryland Republicans refuse to condemn Trump for pardoning nearly 1,600 insurrectionists, Maryland Democrats will continue to stand up for truth, justice, and our sacred right to vote. Our democracy is worth fighting for.”
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