Kamala Devi Harris · "We are looking at what is happening in terms of the attacks on our democracy,..."

Speech on voting rights and January 6 Capitol attack, January 2022 · Gecheckt op 2 maart 2026

We are looking at what is happening in terms of the attacks on our democracy, and it is real. It is serious. And it is ongoing.

Analyse

In her January 2022 remarks, Harris referenced the January 6 Capitol insurrection and broader efforts to undermine voting rights, noting these threats were real, serious, and continuing. Subsequent reporting confirms that election‑denial rhetoric, voter‑suppression legislation, and extremist activity persisted throughout 2022 and beyond, substantiating her claim.

Achtergrond

Harris delivered the speech at the National Voter Registration Day event, highlighting the need to protect voting rights after the Capitol attack. Analysts and watchdog groups have documented continued attempts to restrict voting access and promote false election narratives after January 6.

Samenvatting verdict

Kamala Harris accurately described ongoing attacks on U.S. democracy in her January 2022 speech.

Geraadpleegde bronnen

— C-SPAN. "Kamala Harris remarks on voting rights, Jan. 6, Jan 2022" (transcript and video).

— Brennan Center for Justice. "Voter suppression efforts in 2022 and beyond" (June 2022).

— The New York Times. "How the Jan. 6 attack continues to shape U.S. politics" (December 2022).