Just putting this here from the future in the past for future reference…a response from ChatGPT (01/11/26) on what happened on January 6, 2021. This has not been edited:

On January 6, 2021, a mob of supporters of President Donald Trump stormed the United States Capitol in Washington, DC.

What happened

Congress was meeting to certify the results of the 2020 presidential election. After a rally near the White House, thousands moved to the Capitol. Hundreds breached security, forced entry into the building, and disrupted the proceedings. Lawmakers were evacuated or sheltered in place for several hours.

Consequences

Five deaths were linked to the events, including a Capitol Police officer who died after the attack. Over 140 police officers were injured. The certification was delayed but resumed later that night, confirming Joe Biden’s victory. Hundreds of participants were arrested and prosecuted. Donald Trump was impeached by the House for incitement of insurrection and later acquitted by the Senate.

Why it matters

It was the first time since 1814 that the Capitol was overrun. The event raised major concerns about election integrity, political violence, and democratic norms in the United States.

If you want, I can summarize this in a short classroom-ready timeline, a neutral explainer for students, or a one-paragraph reference blurb.