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Critics condemn Trump’s likening of Jan. 6 rioters to Japanese Americans interned during WWII


Japanese American leaders strongly criticized former President Donald Trump for comparing the Jan. 6 rioters to Japanese Americans who were incarcerated during World War II. Trump defended those who stormed the Capitol and assaulted police officers, claiming they were being treated unfairly by the justice system, much like Japanese Americans were during WWII. This comparison was condemned as historically inaccurate and offensive by Japanese American leaders, who emphasized the importance of remembering and learning from the injustices faced by their community.

The comments made by Trump were met with outrage and disbelief, with many pointing out the significant differences between the two situations. Japanese Americans faced discrimination and forced incarceration solely based on their race, while the Capitol rioters were charged with violent crimes during an attempted insurrection. Over 1,500 people have been charged in connection to the Capitol riot, resulting in over 1,100 convictions and more than 600 prison sentences.

The comparison made by Trump was seen as disrespectful and dismissive of the suffering and sacrifices made by Japanese Americans during WWII. The Civil Liberties Act of 1988 provided reparations and an apology to Japanese American survivors, acknowledging the injustices they had endured. Trump’s comments come after his previous characterization of the Capitol riots as a “day of love,” further fueling criticism and backlash from those who find his statements offensive and insensitive.

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