Social Media's Role in the January 6th Attack
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Jan. 6 attack was an example of "networked incitement" - political violence orchestrated over social media by influential figures like Trump.
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Insurrectionists on Jan. 6 were awaiting orders from Trump, which may have prevented more bloodshed that day.
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Trump's tweets served as a "call to action" that compelled his supporters to gather in D.C. for the insurrection.
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Court documents show insurrectionists directly referenced Trump's social media posts as motivation for their actions.
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The use of social media by politicians to spread disinformation and incite movements is a threat to democracy that needs to be regulated.