Democrats wasted no time on Thursday to use the Capitol riot to fundraise for their own interests. From members of Congress to state governors to the Democratic National Committee, many emails were sent out to ask for political donations because of the riot last year.
Democrats who sent fundraising emails include Rep. Pramila Jayapal (WA), Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, the Arizona Democrats, Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak, and Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison.
THREAD of all the Democrats/Dem groups fundraising off January 6 on the one year anniversary. (1) Rep. Jayapal. pic.twitter.com/6VhUEuD0eK
— Henry Rodgers (@henryrodgersdc) January 6, 2022
(3) Dem Rep. Dean Phillips. pic.twitter.com/aRGpZKaQbY
— Henry Rodgers (@henryrodgersdc) January 6, 2022
(5) Minnesota Dem Governor Tim Walz: pic.twitter.com/MKXR9iplor
— Henry Rodgers (@henryrodgersdc) January 6, 2022
(8) Democratic Victory: pic.twitter.com/KJl6J4ughE
— Henry Rodgers (@henryrodgersdc) January 6, 2022
(11) Of course, THE DNC: pic.twitter.com/7ygRmUNx6H
— Henry Rodgers (@henryrodgersdc) January 6, 2022
When not busy fundraising off of the Capitol riot, Democrats were busy comparing the riot to 9/11 and Pearl Harbor, which prompted pushback from 9/11 first responders and family members of first responders.
"Certain dates echo throughout history, including dates that instantly remind all who have lived through them where they were and what they were doing when our democracy came under assault. Dates that occupy not only a place on our calendars but a place in our collective memory. December 7, 1941. September 11, 2001. And January 6, 2021," Vice President Harris said at the Capitol.