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Trump Administration Launches Controversial Website on Capitol Riot

1/7/2026

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On the fifth anniversary of January 6 Capitol attack, the U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration launched a website revising events.
The site portrays rioters as victims of a 'weaponized' justice system and alleges Democratic leaders failed to secure Capitol.
Critics say the site promotes false narratives and contradicts court rulings on the attack’s violence.
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries condemned the website.
The site’s election-fraud claims have been discredited.

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Story summary

On the fifth anniversary of January 6 Capitol attack, the U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration launched a website revising events.
The site portrays rioters as victims of a 'weaponized' justice system and alleges Democratic leaders failed to secure Capitol.
Critics say the site promotes false narratives and contradicts court rulings on the attack’s violence.
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries condemned the website.
The site’s election-fraud claims have been discredited.