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500 Videos Uncover Inside Story of Capitol Riot

1/7/2026

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On January 6, 2021, supporters of U.S. President Donald Trump participated in a violent riot at the Capitol.
ProPublica analyzed thousands of videos uploaded to Parler before Parler was taken offline and compiled over 500 videos documenting the riot from participants' perspectives.
The collection provides a detailed, participant-centered record and aims to shed light on this significant moment in American history.

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Story summary

On January 6, 2021, supporters of U.S. President Donald Trump participated in a violent riot at the Capitol.
ProPublica analyzed thousands of videos uploaded to Parler before Parler was taken offline and compiled over 500 videos documenting the riot from participants' perspectives.
The collection provides a detailed, participant-centered record and aims to shed light on this significant moment in American history.