WASHINGTON (January 2, 2024) - January 6, 2024 marks the third anniversary of the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, in which a mob of Donald Trump’s supporters attacked the U.S. Capitol building following Trump's defeat in the 2020 presidential election. A new Washington Post-University of Maryland poll finds Republicans are more sympathetic to those who stormed the Capitol, and that they’re more likely to exonerate Trump of responsibility for the attack than they were in 2021.
Faculty experts at the George Washington University are available to offer insight, context and analysis on a number of related topics on the anniversary of Jan. 6th, including political extremism, current Jan. 6th convictions and ongoing cases, and the 2024 presidential election. If you would like to speak with an expert, please contact GW Media Relations at [email protected].
Extremism
Jon Lewis is a research fellow at the GW Program on Extremism. He studies homegrown violent extremism and domestic violent extremism, with a specialization in the evolution of white supremacist and anti-government movements in the U.S. and federal responses to the threat. Lewis is the co-author of two major Program reports on the events of January 6, as well as numerous long form publications on the Proud Boys and Oath Keepers and their role in the events of January 6th. Lewis also manages the Program's Capitol Hill Siege database, which is the most up-to-date public tracker for all federal cases stemming from J6 participation.
Politics
Peter Loge, director of the GW School of Media and Public Affairs (SMPA), has nearly 30 years of experience in politics and communications, including a presidential appointment at the Food and Drug Administration and senior positions for Sen. Edward Kennedy and three members of the U.S. House of Representatives. He currently leads the Project on Ethics in Political Communication at SMPA and continues to advise advocates and organizations.
Law
Stephen Saltzburg is the Wallace and Beverley Woodbury University Professor of Law and Co-director of the Litigation and Dispute Resolution Program at the George Washington University Law School. Salzburg is an expert on evidence, procedure, and litigation. He has held numerous governmental positions and continues to serve as a mediator for the U.S. Court of Appeals for Washington DC.
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