Trump Supporters Take Stock of Jan. 6, Feel Mischaracterized by Media

With the Washington Monument in the background, people attend a rally in support of President Donald Trump near the White House in Washington on Jan. 6, 2021. Jacquelyn Martin/AP Photo

WASHINGTON—Empty streets and a subdued atmosphere characterized Washington on Jan. 7 as Trump supporters processed the events of the previous day and the certification of the Electoral College votes by Congress overnight.

Many were packing up to go home, at the same time a fence was being erected around the Capitol; the National Guard presence was obvious.