Whitewashing, Misinformation, and Defense: How Right-Wing Media Shapes the Narrative of the January 6 Insurrection
WASHINGTON, D.C. – In the aftermath of the January 6, 2021, insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, right-wing media figures have been actively working to downplay the violent attack and propagate misinformation and conspiracy theories. This has led to a shift in public opinion, with Republicans now less likely to believe that the participants in the insurrection were mostly violent, less likely to hold then-President Donald Trump responsible for the attack, and slightly less likely to …