Tucker Carlson Sparks Controversy with Selectively Edited Footage of the U.S. Capitol Attack on January 6th

Fox News host Tucker Carlson has sparked controversy by airing selectively edited footage of the attack on the U.S. Capitol on January 6th, 2021. Carlson portrayed the events of the day as a peaceful visit by Donald Trump supporters, and claimed the footage provided “conclusive” evidence of Democrats’ involvement in the attack.

The footage was granted to Carlson by Republican House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, who provided exclusive access to tens of thousands of hours of security camera footage. Carlson’s comments have been met with criticism, with many accusing him of attempting to sanitize the violence that occurred that day.

Most Senate Republicans have rejected Carlson’s narrative, with one Senator calling it “bullshit”. Carlson has continued to sow doubt about the legitimacy of the 2020 presidential election, claiming it was a “grave betrayal of American democracy”.

The attack on the Capitol resulted in five deaths and numerous injuries, and has been widely condemned by both Democrats and Republicans. The FBI has launched an investigation into the attack, and has identified hundreds of suspects.

The events of January 6th have been a major topic of discussion in the weeks since, and Carlson’s comments have added to the controversy. It remains to be seen if Carlson’s narrative will gain any traction, or if his comments will be dismissed by the majority of the public.