Capitol rioter urges Republicans to stop spreading January 6 conspiracy theories
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Capitol rioter Pam Hemphill criticized Republicans for claiming FBI agents were involved in the January 6 attack. She said "you can't gaslight the people anymore."
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Some Republicans like Marjorie Taylor Greene have promoted conspiracy theories about FBI involvement in the attack. Polls show these claims resonate with many Republicans.
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Hemphill, who pleaded guilty for her involvement, has become a Trump critic and urged Congress to stop the "J6 propaganda."
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A right-wing group held a protest accusing the DOJ and FBI of "abuses and injustices" against January 6 defendants.
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Former VP Mike Pence has rejected the FBI conspiracy theories, saying the Capitol Police "endured great hardship and great harm" from the rioters.