White House Launches 'Truth' Page About January 6, Because Why Not?
The White House has unveiled a new webpage commemorating the fifth anniversary of the January 6, 2021, US Capitol attack, which was orchestrated by President Donald Trump's supporters. In a move that can only be described as bizarre and self-serving, the page promises to deliver the "TRUTH" about an event that will forever be remembered for its infamy.
The webpage is riddled with inaccuracies and half-truths, including the claim that it was actually Democrats who staged the insurrection and that the 2020 election was stolen. These assertions are patently false and ignore the overwhelming evidence of a violent and coordinated attack by Trump's supporters on the Capitol.
The page also makes baseless claims about law enforcement officers' fatalities and falsely suggests that Capitol Police contributed to the chaos. It's staggering that the White House would attempt to rewrite history in such a brazen manner, especially considering this is not some impromptu speech at a rally, but a deliberate taxpayer-funded effort to reshape the narrative.
The significance of this development lies in its implications for future efforts to whitewash or distort the events of January 6. Trump and his party have been attempting to rewrite the narrative around the attack, but this page represents their most comprehensive – and egregious – attempt yet.
In many ways, Trump has already achieved a victory lap on January 6, as he remains president with his party firmly behind him on this issue. The White House's webpage serves as a stark reminder of how far they've come in rewriting the truth to suit their interests.
As we log off for the evening, it's worth ending on a more uplifting note – the latest New Yorker cover, which captured the beauty of winter's bleakness with a serene cat gazing out from a window. It's a small respite from the mire of misinformation that defines this era in American politics.
The White House has unveiled a new webpage commemorating the fifth anniversary of the January 6, 2021, US Capitol attack, which was orchestrated by President Donald Trump's supporters. In a move that can only be described as bizarre and self-serving, the page promises to deliver the "TRUTH" about an event that will forever be remembered for its infamy.
The webpage is riddled with inaccuracies and half-truths, including the claim that it was actually Democrats who staged the insurrection and that the 2020 election was stolen. These assertions are patently false and ignore the overwhelming evidence of a violent and coordinated attack by Trump's supporters on the Capitol.
The page also makes baseless claims about law enforcement officers' fatalities and falsely suggests that Capitol Police contributed to the chaos. It's staggering that the White House would attempt to rewrite history in such a brazen manner, especially considering this is not some impromptu speech at a rally, but a deliberate taxpayer-funded effort to reshape the narrative.
The significance of this development lies in its implications for future efforts to whitewash or distort the events of January 6. Trump and his party have been attempting to rewrite the narrative around the attack, but this page represents their most comprehensive – and egregious – attempt yet.
In many ways, Trump has already achieved a victory lap on January 6, as he remains president with his party firmly behind him on this issue. The White House's webpage serves as a stark reminder of how far they've come in rewriting the truth to suit their interests.
As we log off for the evening, it's worth ending on a more uplifting note – the latest New Yorker cover, which captured the beauty of winter's bleakness with a serene cat gazing out from a window. It's a small respite from the mire of misinformation that defines this era in American politics.