"DeSantis Confronts Jan. 6 Legacy: Denounces Rioters, Distances from Trump's Rhetoric"

On the third anniversary of the Jan. 6 Capitol riot, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis criticized Democrats and the media for using the event to "impugn" Americans, accusing them of "waving the bloody shirt." While DeSantis has previously condemned the riots, he now suggests that the focus should shift to "the people's issues" rather than dwelling on Jan. 6. His remarks come as the U.S. Supreme Court considers whether states can disqualify former President Trump from the ballot based on insurrection claims. DeSantis, who is seen as a potential GOP presidential candidate, contrasts with Trump's narrative, which includes claims of Antifa and FBI involvement in the riot.