The Trump Insurrection and America’s Civic Religion

The Capitol is a sacred institution. Trump’s supporters violated it last week.

The January 6th riot at the Capitol. Source: CNN

Trump supporters’ January 6th attack on the United States Capitol was a seminal moment of the current administration. Five people have died, while the rioters caused significant property damage and scarred the psyches of millions of Americans. The day threw into sharp relief all of the lawless…