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The United States has long celebrated Independence Day on July 4th as a unifying national holiday—a day to honor freedom, patriotism, and American ideals. However, in recent social media discourse, a provocative message has gained traction: “Republicans don’t own the 4th of July. They own January 6th.” This statement encapsulates a growing sentiment that the political landscape has deeply intertwined the ideals of American independence with the contentious events surrounding the January 6 Capitol riot. At first glance, the statement appears to flip the traditional patriotic narrative, suggesting that the party aligned with Republican leadership bears responsibility for the chaos












