This week, politicians and pundits from Pramila Jayapal to Rachel Maddow had their history books out, comparing events like the Civil War and the 9/11 terrorist attacks to the Capitol riot that occurred last week.
Thaleigha Rampersad is a video producer with the Washington Free Beacon. She graduated from Liberty University and before joining the Free Beacon, was a creative producer with the RNC and production specialist at the Heritage Foundation. Follow her on Twitter @thaleigha_ or contact her at thaleigha@freebeacon.com