Biden salutes January 6 heroes ‘who did not flinch’ in medal ceremony

The president spoke with passion about police officers and election officials who held the line on the second anniversary of the attempted insurrection

Joe Biden has marked the second anniversary of the January 6 insurrection by awarding medals to heroes who did not flinch" when the US Capitol came under attack and warning that democracy cannot be taken for granted.

The US president on Friday awarded the Presidential Citizens Medal to 14 people, some posthumously, and spoke with passion - and flashes of humour - at a White House ceremony.