Former US President Donald Trump has publicly supported individuals involved in the Capitol riot, framing them as unfairly treated victims.

Trump has integrated the Capitol attack as a core theme of his 2024 presidential campaign, referring to the rioters as 'hostages'.

He has pledged to pardon the Capitol attackers if he wins the 2024 presidential election.

President Joe Biden is using Trump's stance on the January 6 attack to emphasize the gravity of the incident, framing it as a dark moment in US history.

Trump's rhetoric is causing concern over the potential normalization of political violence and the risk of future disturbances.