Trump Stirs Controversy With Claims About Capitol Rioters at Iowa Campaign Stop
• Trump demands release of those jailed for 2021 Capitol attack, calling them "hostages" at Iowa campaign event
• Repeats false claims that 2020 election was fraudulent, says he was indicted for "challenging the crooked election"
• Supporters downplay Jan. 6 attack significance, embrace conspiracy theories about events
• Over 1,200 charged for roles in riot, 900+ pleaded guilty or convicted
• Trump leading polls in Iowa ahead of Jan. 15 Republican caucus, first nominating contest