Mitt Romney Says January 6 Was ‘a Dark Day in American History

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Senator Mitt Romney (R-UT) described January 6, 2021, as a very dark day in American history during an interview on CNN’s State of the Union on Sunday. Speaking with host Jake Tapper, Romney reflected on the Capitol riots and their long-term impact, emphasizing the seriousness of the events that unfolded.

Tapper pointed out that four years ago, Romney, along with other lawmakers, was forced to flee for safety during the violent breach of the Capitol. He noted former President Donald Trump’s role in the chaos and the possibility of Trump returning to the White House, where he has pledged to pardon many individuals convicted for their involvement in the riots. Tapper asked Romney about the legacy of January 6, particularly as attempts to downplay the incident continue.

Romney dismissed the idea that history is written by the winners in this case, arguing that history is typically documented by scholars rather than political victors. He highlighted the severity of the attack, mentioning the violent actions of the rioters, such as defacing the Capitol, injuring police officers, and attempting to disrupt the peaceful transfer of power.

Romney highlighted the severity of the Capitol attack, describing actions such as smearing feces on the walls and assaulting police officers as clear abuses and felonies. While acknowledging the spread of conspiracy theories, he emphasized that legal outcomes, including confessions and guilty verdicts, have provided clarity about the true nature of the events.

Romney condemned attempts to downplay the riots, especially within the MAGA movement, calling such efforts futile. He emphasized the global significance of the Capitol as a symbol of democracy and reiterated the seriousness of the attack. Romney concluded that it was an attack on the symbol of democracy throughout the world, the United States Capitol… It was a very dark day in American history, and it will be recorded as such.