January 6 riot compared to the Holocaust, says Sunny Hostin; we must never forget.

The co-hosts of 'The View' discussed President Biden's op-ed criticizing the January 6th riot.

January 6 riot compared to the Holocaust, says Sunny Hostin; we must never forget.
January 6 riot compared to the Holocaust, says Sunny Hostin; we must never forget.

On Monday, Sunny Hostin of "The View" included January 6 on a list of the worst moments in history, alongside the Holocaust, World War II, and slavery.

"Because January 6th was an atrocity, you don't move on. It was one of the worst moments in American history, and when you think about the worst moments in American history, you know, like World War II and the Holocaust, things that happened, you know, like chattel slavery. We need to never forget because past becomes prologue if you forget and erase," Hostin said.

Alyssa Farah Griffin, a former aide to President-elect Donald Trump, commented on the Democrats' loss and stated, "Although democracy is important, it's challenging to prioritize something abstract like democracy when you're struggling to make ends meet."

Griffin stated that he believed the warning signs were present, and he made this assertion with respect to Joe Biden. Although he did not dispute any of the words spoken by Biden in the op-ed, people expressed concerns about his age. Biden waited until August before giving Kamala Harris the opportunity to run for president. All the warning signs were present, Griffin concluded.

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Sunny Hostin adds Jan. 6 to list of worst moments in history alongside Holocaust, slavery and WWII. (Screenshot/ABC/TheView)

Democrats had the chance to prevent Donald Trump's inauguration, but they failed to do so. I hope the whitewashing of January 6th ends, as it was unjust and will always be, regardless of how much people try to cover it up. In my opinion, it was avoidable.

Sara Haines suggested that January 6 should be remembered and that video footage of the riot should be shown annually.

Haines emphasized the significance of commemorating the event annually, rather than comparing it to 9/11, as they are not equivalent. However, there are people alive today, including his niece, who did not experience 9/11. When speaking to someone who was alive during that time, there is a visceral fear response that takes one back to that day.

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President-elect Donald Trump speaks during a news conference at Mar-a-Lago, on Monday, Dec. 16, 2024, in Palm Beach, Fla.  (AP/Evan Vucci)

The op-ed written by President Biden condemning the January 6 riot was also discussed by the co-hosts.

Biden's essay, published on Monday, commemorated the fourth anniversary of the January 6 Capitol Hill riot, during which Trump's supporters invaded the building and disrupted the election certification process following Biden's 2020 victory. The essay emphasized Biden's pledge to uphold the peaceful transfer of power.

Trump has promised to pardon January 6 rioters on day one.

"Trump stated to NBC News' Kristen Welker last month that he would examine all aspects and individual cases, but he would act swiftly."

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Donald Trump said he planned to pardon the Jan. 6 protesters on day one. (Screenshot/NBC)

""These people have been in that filthy, disgusting place for years. And they're still there, despite the fact that it shouldn't even be allowed to be open," Trump said."

by Hanna Panreck

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