WASHINGTON — Friday marks two years since the attack on the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.
Up to seven Americans died in connection to the violent attack, and more than 140 law enforcement officers were injured, including 15 officers who were hospitalized, according to Congressional documents.
More than 930 people have been charged with federal crimes related to the siege on Jan. 6, 2021, and that tally increases by the week. Hundreds more remain at large on the second anniversary of the unprecedented assault that was fueled by lies that the 2020 election was stolen.
As the nation reflects, lawmakers across the Carolinas have released their own thoughts on this second anniversary:
Democratic Congresswoman Alma Adams (NC-12) released the following statement:
“The findings of the January 6th Committee were unambiguous: then-President Donald Trump incited a riot and led an attack on the United States Capitol.
“I was there that day with two valued members of my staff. Thousands of staff members were traumatized and in fear for their lives. Hundreds of people were injured, including heroic members of the Capitol Police. Some people died because of Donald Trump’s actions. We should never forget them.
“However, due to patriots from both parties, democracy survived, and our country endured. I am thankful for the service of my former colleagues, Adam Kinzinger and Liz Cheney, who put country above party so we could get to the truth of what happened on January 6th, 2021. Furthermore, it is fitting that today President Biden will present both Republicans and Democrats with awards for defending our Constitution and our republic on January 6th and during the 2020 Election.
“As we remember that day, the pain that persists comes not from Donald Trump and his Administration, the Members of Congress who collaborated with the attackers, or the numerous far-right and white supremacist groups that stormed the Capitol. We are well-acquainted with the content of their character, or lack thereof. Like the scorpion on the frog, they have shown they cannot change their nature.
“Instead, our democracy continues to be wounded and threatened by those who abide the scorpions in their midst. Democrats alone cannot remove this cancer in our body politic. It is time for Republican leaders to remember the fear and anger they felt on that day two years ago, and act to make sure another January 6th never happens again.”
WCNC Charlotte has reached out to other lawmakers to offer them the opportunity to have their statements also published here.
The Associated Press contributed to this report