CDCE and the Washington Post have worked together since the January 6, 2021 attack on the U.S Capitol to publish an annual poll tracking public sentiment about the events of January 6, 2021. These polls have received extensive coverage from news media around the national and world because they have illuminated how support for the attack has grown (especially with Republicans and young voters) and how voters are less and less likely to say former President Trump is responsible for the attack.
Polls
- 2021 Poll (published ahead of 1/6/2022 anniversary)
- Full trend and detailed methods
- Published January 1, 2022: Republicans and Democrats still divided over Jan. 6 insurrection and Trump’s culpability, Post-UMD poll finds
- Published January 1, 2022: 1 in 3 Americans say violence against government can be justified, citing fears of political schism, pandemic
- 2023 Poll (public ahead of 1/6/2024 anniversary)
- Published January 4, 2024: A quarter of Americans believe FBI instigated Jan. 6, Post-UMD poll finds
- Published January 2, 2024: Republican loyalty to Trump, rioters climbs in 3 years after Jan. 6 attack
