What the Founders thought about mob violence

National Constitution Center president and CEO Jeffrey Rosen says the Founders would have been appalled by the attack on the Capitol but not surprised. Their reading of classical history and moral philosophy led them to fear the precise scenario that transpired on January 6.

To read Rosen’s story in The Atlantic, click here:

https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2021/03/whole-point-was-avoid-mob-violence/618312/

This story is part of the project “The Battle for the Constitution,” in partnership with The Atlantic.