A new children’s book titled What Is a Presidential Election? by Douglas Yacka is drawing sharp criticism from parents and concerned citizens after it falsely claims that President Donald Trump was directly responsible for the events of January 6th, going as far as suggesting that police officers died as a result.
This is not just misleading—it’s flat-out false. Despite years of media spin, no police officers were killed during the events of January 6th. Even the Washington D.C. medical examiner confirmed that Officer Brian Sicknick died of natural causes—specifically two strokes—a full day later, not as a result of anything that happened during the protest. Yet the narrative pushed in this book carelessly parrots the debunked talking points the Left has been recycling since 2021.
This kids' book about elections suggests that President Trump is directly responsible for Jan. 6th which resulted in the death of police officers.
— Libs of TikTok (@libsoftiktok) September 8, 2025
This is a LIE. No police officers died on Jan. 6th, and Trump specifically asked for peace.
They are trying to indoctrinate kids… pic.twitter.com/3Wqitldzjh
And let’s not forget that President Trump explicitly called for peace that day. He posted a video message urging supporters to remain calm, go home, and respect law enforcement. But that’s conveniently left out in this so-called educational book, which is being marketed to young children.
The Democratic Party's plan is clear: they want to plant a political narrative early. Frame Trump as a dangerous figure and erase facts that don’t align with the Left’s agenda. And do it in classrooms and libraries where young minds are the most impressionable and the least equipped to challenge what they’re being told.
It’s one thing for partisan pundits to twist reality on cable news. It’s something else entirely when that same dishonesty is repackaged into children’s literature under the guise of "civic education." Parents should be outraged, and they have every right to push back.
