Key facts
- Donald Trump described January 6 events as a "day full of love."
- Donald Trump accused CNN of "false reporting."
President Donald Trump has characterized the events of January 6, 2021, as a "day full of love." He made these remarks while also launching an attack on CNN, accusing the news network of engaging in "false reporting." The statement directly contrasts with the widely accepted understanding of the January 6 Capitol insurrection, which involved violence and an attempt to disrupt the certification of the 2020 presidential election results.