"Trump Rallies for 2024 Victory Amid Jan. 6 Anniversary Controversies"
On the anniversary of the Capitol riot, former President Donald Trump campaigned in Iowa, asserting he would win the U.S. presidency "for the third time" and criticizing President Joe Biden's administration. Trump, leading in the polls for the Republican nomination, avoided discussing the events of January 6, 2021, but pledged to pardon those jailed for their involvement. He accused Biden of economic mismanagement and weakness in foreign policy, particularly regarding Russia's invasion of Ukraine, and warned of dire consequences if Biden is re-elected. Trump's rhetoric continues to echo the unfounded claims of a stolen 2020 election, a narrative that has gained traction among his supporters despite bipartisan condemnation and ongoing legal challenges he faces related to the Capitol riot.