As she scrolled through more videos and pictures, she came across a group photo of herself and her friends with the Capitol in the background. They were holding American flags and Trump banners on long poles, getting ready to march. A woman at the edge of the group was smiling and holding up a sign that read “STOP THE STEAL — Save Our Republic.” Hunt mentioned that she was a local parents’ rights activist who had secured a VIP seat right behind Trump for the rally.
Inside the arena, a low rumble of synthesizer music filled the air, followed by a chorus of men’s voices singing “The Star-Spangled Banner.” The recording, titled “Justice for All,” featured the voices of the “Donald J. Trump & J6 Prison Choir,” a group of men currently serving prison sentences for their involvement in the January 6 riot. As they reached the end of the anthem, they chanted “U.S.A.! U.S.A.! U.S.A.!” and the crowd joined in, united in their resistance.
The recording, produced by Kash Patel, a former Trump administration intelligence staff member, served as the opening for Trump’s campaign rally in March 2023 in Waco, Texas. It highlighted the campaign’s belief that Trump’s prosecutions were unjust and targeted anyone who supported him. Trump himself emphasized this point during his speech that afternoon, accusing Joe Biden and his administration of being the true threat to democracy.
