> At a Glance
> – Enrique Tarrio, pardoned by President Trump, is organizing a January 6 march in D.C.
> – The event starts at the Ellipse at noon on Tuesday
> – March aims to honor Ashli Babbitt and others who died
> – Why it matters: The demonstration revives tensions surrounding the Capitol attack and its aftermath
Five years after the Capitol breach, some January 6 defendants are returning to Washington to rally. Former Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio says the march will demand justice for Ashli Babbitt and commemorate lives lost that day.
The Planned March
Tarrio invited supporters on X:
> “Join us as we march for Ashli on January 6th. We also march in memory of those who passed away. 5 years ago a beautiful life was taken from us. A veteran and a patriot.”
A flyer posted online lists:
- Start location: The Ellipse
- Start time: Just before noon on Tuesday
- Purpose: Honor every life lost on January 6, 2021
Special Counsel Defends Trump Indictment
In a New Year’s Eve deposition, former special counsel Jack Smith called the criminal case against Trump “very strong” and “never political.”
Smith told the House Judiciary Committee:
> “One of the strengths of our case … our witnesses were not gonna be political enemies … they were going to be political allies.”
He added:
> “The attack that happened at the Capitol … does not happen without him.”
The case-charging Trump with attempting to overturn the 2020 election-was dismissed after the 2024 election.
Capitol Security and Memorial Delays
More than 100 officers were injured during the 2021 riot. D.C. police inspector Robert Glover recalled in July 2022:
> “I could see the fear in a lot of the officers’ eyes.”
Congress authorized a memorial plaque for police on the west front in 2022, but it has yet to be installed. Two officers have sued to force its placement; the Justice Department wants the suit dismissed. The plaque’s current location is unknown.
Key Takeaways
- Tarrio’s march revives public focus on January 6 five years after the attack
- Smith maintains Trump bore primary responsibility for the day’s events
- A promised Capitol police memorial remains tied up in court
With the anniversary march and ongoing legal battles, the Capitol riot’s legacy continues to spark political and legal debate.
