The Department of Homeland Security is so concerned that Jan. 6, 2025 could resemble Jan. 6, 2021 that officials have designated the day as a National Special Security Event, treating Congress’ certification of the Electoral College with the same level of alarm as inauguration.
But if you ask Republicans in the House and Senate whether they’re concerned at all that Donald Trump is laying the groundwork to once again claim mass voter fraud, many will hardly entertain the idea.
Instead, they argue Democrats have incited violence against Trump himself — the former president has survived two assassination attempts since July — by saying he espouses authoritarian views and poses a threat to democracy.