A year ago, a mob, led by unscrupulous politicians, stormed the Capitol, almost successfully preventing the transfer of power. All 4 of our former presidents condemned their actions and affirmed the legitimacy of the 2020 election results. Afterwards, there was a brief hope that the riot would give the nation a shock to address the pernicious polarization that threatens American “democracy.”A year later, however, the promoters of lies about the theft of election results have taken over a political party and stoked distrust in the U.S. electoral system. These forces wield their capabilities and influence by spreading disinformation, which continues to pit Americans against Americans.