michael steele on what it will tell us about the gop. and as the doj sued texas over its extreme immigration law, weighs in on the republican leadership of his home state. this is american voices. it has been four years since a pro trump mob stormed the u.s. capitol, an insurrection that instantly reshaped american politics. and the plot to overturn the 2020 election continues to underscore the stakes heading into our next presidential election. on friday, president biden laid out donald trump s assault on democracy in his first campaign speech of the new year. biden called trump s actions on january 6th, quote, i m not the worst derelictions of duty by a president in american history. today, we are here to answer the most important question. is democracy still americas sacred cause? it s not rhetorical, academic, or hypothetical. whether democracy is still america s secret calls is the most urgent question of our time and it s blocked the 2024 election is all about
the parable ofanry 6th reminds us that our precious democratic institutions are only as strong as the courage and commitment of those interest with their care. we osha our sponsor billet-y to preserve american democracy, which lincoln called, quote, that last best hope of earth. joining me now, michael fanone, former met police department officer who defend that u.s. capitol threat years ago. he s now a council member for courage for america. thanks so much for being with us. what does this anniversary mean for you and our country? for me, personally, the anniversary really doesn t mean very much at all. we are in the midst of the fire that began on january 6th, 2021. and i m not interested, personally, and acknowledging that day until the fight has been finished. until there is been accountability for those responsible for orchestrating