January 6 Divide
New website blames Democrats for January 6
Karoline Leavitt / Jacob Chansley / Arizona, United States / Trump administration / White House / January 6 insurrection /

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Last Updated
1/13/2026
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13
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The Breakdown 5

  • In a contentious move five years after the January 6 insurrection, the Trump administration launched a website blaming Democrats and law enforcement for the Capitol violence, igniting debates over accountability and truth.
  • Karoline Leavitt emerged as a key defender of the website, pushing back against journalists who accuse it of promoting MAGA conspiracy theories.
  • The release of the website led to fractures among former Trump allies, with some openly rejecting the misleading narratives propagated by the White House about that fateful day.
  • Prominent figures like Jacob Chansley, the "QAnon Shaman," have distanced themselves from Trump, illustrating a dramatic political shift as he announced his run for governor of Arizona.
  • The interpretation of January 6 continues to provoke strong reactions, with critics challenging the validity of the White House's retelling and urging a recognition of the violence that occurred.
  • Amidst the division, even Trump supporters like indie musician Ariel Pink find themselves grappling with the past, denying participation in the insurrection while facing the consequences of their associations.

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