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White House Director Claims Media Misled by Pro-Trump Site

1/7/2026

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White House communications director Steven Cheung stated on X that mainstream media was misled by a federal website promoting pro-Trump propaganda related to the January 6 insurrection.
The website, launched to commemorate the fifth anniversary of the attack, spreads false claims about the 2020 election and Capitol Police involvement.
Cheung's post included a link to the site and emojis, ridiculing media coverage of these claims.
This initiative is part of broader efforts to alter narratives surrounding Trump's second impeachment and related investigations.

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Story summary

White House communications director Steven Cheung stated on X that mainstream media was misled by a federal website promoting pro-Trump propaganda related to the January 6 insurrection.
The website, launched to commemorate the fifth anniversary of the attack, spreads false claims about the 2020 election and Capitol Police involvement.
Cheung's post included a link to the site and emojis, ridiculing media coverage of these claims.
This initiative is part of broader efforts to alter narratives surrounding Trump's second impeachment and related investigations.