Biden's Call: Remembering Democracy's Trial on Jan. 6
President Biden emphasizes the importance of remembering the January 6, 2021, Capitol riot as a significant test of U.S. democracy, which survived despite violent attempts to disrupt the election certification. He pledges a peaceful power transition, contrasting it with the previous administration's controversial departure.

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President Biden has strongly condemned efforts to downplay the January 6, 2021, riot at the U.S. Capitol by Trump supporters. He termed the event a violent insurrection and a significant assault on American democracy.
In an opinion piece for The Washington Post, Biden stressed the importance of remembering the chaos of that day, contrasting it with his promise of a peaceful transition of power. Biden invited the incoming president for a White House meeting on inauguration day and committed to be present at the event.
Biden reiterated his belief that the events of January 6 highlighted the fragility of democracy in America and acknowledged the efforts to undermine the historic significance of that day. He assured a return to a traditional and orderly transfer of power with Trump's return to office, despite continued tensions and controversies.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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