President-elect Donald Trump is set to take his oath of office on Monday, passing by sites of violence, chaos, and destruction caused by the supporters who stormed the Capitol on January 6, 2021. The routes he could take to the Capitol rotunda are filled with reminders of the mob violence that occurred, such as the areas where Capitol Police officers were chased, windows were smashed, and where rioters battled with law enforcement.
If Trump chooses to enter through the Senate chamber entrance, he will pass locations where clashes occurred between the mob and police. Another possible entry point would lead him to pass through the area where members of the Oath Keepers militia breached the Capitol. The locations are filled with memories of the violent acts that took place during the insurrection, including assaults on law enforcement officers and the tragic death of Officer Jeffrey Smith.
The scenes of violence from four years ago are closely linked to the location where Trump will be sworn in for his second term. Security threats are still present, with reminders of the Capitol riot still fresh in the minds of those involved in investigating and prosecuting the cases. The aftermath of the insurrection is visible in the enhanced security measures at Capitol entrances and the lack of official permanent markings commemorating the events. Despite the repairs and security enhancements, the memories of the violence that took place that day remain for those who experienced it.
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