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New GOP Panel Questions Trump’s Role in January 6 Riots

1/17/2026

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A new Republican-led House panel has begun hearings, arguing the previous Democratic-led investigation was flawed.
The panel contends that the investigation unfairly blamed U.S. President Donald Trump for inciting the riots.
Democrats counter that Trump pardoned violent rioters and tried to distort the events of that day.
The debate reflects deep divisions in American public opinion regarding the events of January 6th.

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Story summary

A new Republican-led House panel has begun hearings, arguing the previous Democratic-led investigation was flawed.
The panel contends that the investigation unfairly blamed U.S. President Donald Trump for inciting the riots.
Democrats counter that Trump pardoned violent rioters and tried to distort the events of that day.
The debate reflects deep divisions in American public opinion regarding the events of January 6th.