On the fifth anniversary of the January 6, 2021 Capitol riot, the United States remains divided over its meaning. Democrats held hearings and vigils, emphasizing the violent attempt to overturn the election and honor fallen officers. Meanwhile, Donald Trump met with Republicans for a policy forum, with some supporters retracing the rioters' steps and portraying the events as a protest unjustly criminalized. Political parties disagree on a shared history, highlighting ongoing national divisions.