"Shifting Perceptions and Unresolved Consequences Three Years After the Jan. 6 Capitol Riot"
A CBS News poll reveals that while most Americans still condemn the January 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol, Republican disapproval has decreased over the past three years. The poll indicates a growing minority within the GOP, especially among the MAGA faction, that approves of the rioters' actions. Misinformation persists, with a significant portion of Republicans believing the rioters were imposters posing as Trump supporters. Despite legal consequences faced by participants, many Republicans support pardons for them. The nation is divided on whether Trump's involvement should bar him from future ballots, and there is widespread concern about the potential for violence in future elections and the threat to U.S. democracy. The survey was conducted with a sample of 2,157 U.S. adults and has a margin of error of ±2.8 points.