Hillary Clinton made headlines on January 6, 2026, by launching a sharp critique of President Trump and his supporters, marking the anniversary of the Capitol riot. In her statements on X, Clinton accused Trump of inciting the January 6 attack with a “big lie.” She claimed, “Five years ago today, Donald Trump urged his supporters to attack Congress and the Capitol over a proven lie. More than 140 police officers were injured,” further alleging that Trump “betrayed his oath and his country.”
These assertions, however, have drawn criticism for being misleading. Trump has consistently maintained that he called for a peaceful protest that day, instructing his followers to “peacefully and patriotically make your voices heard.” In fact, he has even taken legal action, suing the BBC for $10 billion for what he claims is defamation based on a misrepresentation of his speech from that day. Reports indicate that an internal memo from a whistleblower suggested the BBC had “doctored” Trump’s speech to manipulate its meaning, creating an impression that he encouraged violence against the Capitol.
Clinton’s remarks have prompted strong responses from Trump supporters. Many have pushed back on her narrative, suggesting that it misrepresents the events of January 6. Supporters pointed out that during the protest, police used tear gas on one side of the crowd while inviting people into the Capitol on the other. “Your lies no longer work. You enabled a rapist just so you could keep power,” one user wrote in response to Clinton, reflecting widespread frustration among Trump’s base regarding her claims.
Some individuals have gone as far as suggesting that Trump should pursue legal action against Clinton. As one supporter noted, if she wants Trump to “beat her in the courts,” she should remember he had already defeated her at the ballot box. This sentiment highlights a belief among his supporters that Clinton’s accusations are baseless, asserting that Trump deserves compensation for any unfounded claims she has made about him.
Statements from various supporters underline a consistent theme of disbelief towards Clinton’s assertions, with one comment simply stating, “Blatant lie. Nobody believes this.” Such reactions reflect an entrenched skepticism regarding mainstream narratives about January 6, underscoring a divide in how the events of that day are perceived.
Clinton’s recent comments about President Trump have stirred controversy and rallied his supporters, who feel that her statements twist the truth surrounding the Capitol riot. Trump’s defenders continue to argue that he did not incite violence and assert that the media’s portrayal of events has been skewed. The backlash against Clinton suggests that the narrative over the events of January 6 remains deeply contentious and far from settled, reinforcing divisions along political lines.
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