Biden and Harris to mark the anniversary of the January 6 attack

The White House had said last month that it would mark the anniversary, but did not provide further details. “January 6 was one of the darkest days in our democracy,” White House press secretary Jen Psaki said at the time. “It was a day when our nation’s capital was under attack, and I think there’s no question you’ll see us commemorate that day.”

The insurrection, which began as members of Congress worked to certify the results of the 2020 presidential election, commanded the nation’s attention as violent scenes of rioters attacking officers and destroying parts of the Capitol were broadcast live across the country. The ensuing chaos led to the deaths of multiple people the day of the attack or shortly thereafter, while several officers who responded to the Capitol during the attack later died by suicide.

As the attack unfolded, Biden called on then-President Donald Trump to immediately go on national television and demand an end to the “siege.”