3 Years Since Jan. 6 Attack: Debunking Viral Myths and Falsehoods About the Capitol Riot
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It's been 3 years since the Jan. 6 Capitol riot when Trump supporters stormed the building to try to overturn the 2020 election. False claims about the riot continue today.
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The attack led to deaths, injuries, hundreds of arrests, and temporarily halted Congress certifying Biden's win. Over 1,000 people have been charged.
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A House committee investigated and recommended charges against Trump, who was later indicted on felony charges related to the attack.
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The article debunks various false viral claims about the nature of the attack, comparisons to Black Lives Matter protests, and the subsequent Congressional hearings.
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