15. The 2020 Presidential Election and Capitol Attack
The 2020 U.S. presidential election between incumbent President Donald Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden was marked by unprecedented challenges to its legitimacy. Despite numerous legal challenges and recounts, the election results were upheld, confirming Biden’s victory. However, these disputes intensified political divisions across the nation. On January 6, 2021, a mob stormed the U.S. Capitol during the certification of the Electoral College results, leading to clashes with law enforcement, property damage, and multiple fatalities. This unprecedented attack on the seat of American democracy raised profound concerns about the nation’s stability and the resilience of its democratic institutions (npr.org).
