Trump compares his Jan. 6 crowd to the March on Washington

Former President Donald Trump has indeed drawn comparisons between the crowd that gathered for his rally on January 6th, 2021 and the crowd that assembled for the historic March on Washington in 1963. The two events are known for very different reasons.

The January 6th event supports the claim that the 2020 election was stolen and ended into a storming of the U.S. Capitol, resulting in several deaths and arrests. Trump recently praised the crowd size and said he believes it was bigger than reported in the media.

On the contrary, the March on Washington is remembered as a pivotal moment in the American civil rights movement. It’s best known for Martin Luther King Jr.’s “I Have a Dream” speech.

Remembered for very different reasons, these events are seen very differently by the public, historians, and political commentators.

Please note that making comparisons between events from history can be subjective and controversial, depending on the viewpoint and interpretation of the events being compared. However, it is crucial to look at the context, purpose and consequences of each to make a balanced judgment.