Five Years Later: Trump's January 6 Victory Lap
In an astonishing display of hubris, the White House has launched a new webpage commemorating the fifth anniversary of the January 6, 2021, attack on the US Capitol. The page, touted as a truthful account of events, reads like a laundry list of falsehoods and distortions, with President Trump's supporters rewriting history to serve their own interests.
The webpage claims that it was Democrats who staged "the real insurrection" and describes the 2020 election as "stolen," assertions that have been repeatedly debunked by courts and fact-checkers. Additionally, the page falsely asserts that no law enforcement officers lost their lives during the attack, ignoring the fact that three officers died in the days following the event.
The White House's efforts to revise history are particularly striking given that this is a deliberate, taxpayer-funded attempt to reframe the narrative of January 6. The page also prominently features an image of former Speaker Nancy Pelosi looming over other members of Congress, adding a sense of drama and hyperbole to the already distorted account.
So what does it matter? Trump and the Republican Party have been attempting to rewrite the narrative of January 6 for years, but this is their most comprehensive effort yet. This new webpage represents a victory lap, with the White House signaling that they are not interested in exploring the complexities or nuances of the event.
For now, it's clear that Trump has succeeded where he counts on January 6: he remains president and his party stands firmly behind him on this issue. While the attack still isn't popular among voters broadly, it's fading as an animating issue, with many people moving on to other concerns.
As we close out our coverage of The Logoff for today, let's take a moment to appreciate something more uplifting: a delightful New Yorker cover featuring a cat in a window, passersby trudging through winter weather outside. It may be a small respite from the darkness of politics, but it's enough to brighten our day and remind us that there's still beauty in this world – if we know where to look.
In an astonishing display of hubris, the White House has launched a new webpage commemorating the fifth anniversary of the January 6, 2021, attack on the US Capitol. The page, touted as a truthful account of events, reads like a laundry list of falsehoods and distortions, with President Trump's supporters rewriting history to serve their own interests.
The webpage claims that it was Democrats who staged "the real insurrection" and describes the 2020 election as "stolen," assertions that have been repeatedly debunked by courts and fact-checkers. Additionally, the page falsely asserts that no law enforcement officers lost their lives during the attack, ignoring the fact that three officers died in the days following the event.
The White House's efforts to revise history are particularly striking given that this is a deliberate, taxpayer-funded attempt to reframe the narrative of January 6. The page also prominently features an image of former Speaker Nancy Pelosi looming over other members of Congress, adding a sense of drama and hyperbole to the already distorted account.
So what does it matter? Trump and the Republican Party have been attempting to rewrite the narrative of January 6 for years, but this is their most comprehensive effort yet. This new webpage represents a victory lap, with the White House signaling that they are not interested in exploring the complexities or nuances of the event.
For now, it's clear that Trump has succeeded where he counts on January 6: he remains president and his party stands firmly behind him on this issue. While the attack still isn't popular among voters broadly, it's fading as an animating issue, with many people moving on to other concerns.
As we close out our coverage of The Logoff for today, let's take a moment to appreciate something more uplifting: a delightful New Yorker cover featuring a cat in a window, passersby trudging through winter weather outside. It may be a small respite from the darkness of politics, but it's enough to brighten our day and remind us that there's still beauty in this world – if we know where to look.
. It feels like the US is trying to move on from what happened, but then they go and create a webpage with so many lies on it? 
It's just not cool, man. Can't they just be honest for once? I get that Trump and his crew want to spin this in their favor, but do they have to distort the truth so badly? 
At the same time, I also don't think we should let it consume us. It's been 5 years now, and people are moving on to other stuff... I guess what I'm trying to say is that we need to find a balance between being honest about our past mistakes and looking forward to the future 
. Can we do that?
. It's like they're saying, "Hey, let's just make up our own version of what happened on January 6th and hope nobody asks questions 
". And honestly, it feels kinda insulting to everyone who lived through that day 
. I mean, come on, if you want to talk about the events of January 6th, at least get the facts straight, right? But nope, they're just gonna keep spinning this narrative and hoping people don't call them out on it 
. It's like they think we're all too busy with our lives to fact-check their BS 
. Newsflash: us netizens aren't buying it 
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, they're rewriting history left and right on this webpage. it's like they think the whole country is buying what they're selling 
. It's like they think we're all just gonna forget what really went down because they say so. Newsflash: we won't buy it 
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. It's clear they're just trying to cover their own backsides and make Trump look like the victim. Sorry, buddy, but it's not gonna work 
. Can't we just move on from this already? There are better things to spend our time on... like looking at cute cat pictures 
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. It's not only disingenuous but also perpetuates misinformation and erases the reality of what happened on January 6 
. The fact that they're doing this as a "victory lap" really does suggest a lack of accountability or a desire to shift blame 
. It's also puzzling why they'd want to focus on a particular narrative that doesn't seem to be resonating with the public anymore 
. This New Yorker cover is actually quite cute 
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. The White House is trying to rewrite history again and it's just not cool. They're presenting a bunch of lies as facts and it's getting old 
. And those Democrats staging the insurrection? No way, that's just a bunch of made-up stuff 
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The image of Nancy Pelosi looming over Congress is just straight-up drama queen material 
. I mean, can't they see how cringeworthy this all is? 
anyway, let's talk about something more fun... have you guys seen those new augmented reality glasses that just came out? 
they're literally changing the game for gamers and virtual try-on enthusiasts alike! 
Trumps party is literally trying to erase history right before our eyes! The fact that theyre creating a whole webpage to rewrite what actually happened on Jan 6 is just mindblowing 
And its not like theyre trying to be subtle either, theyre basically gloating about it with this image of Nancy Pelosi looking all ominous 
I mean who needs fact-checkers when you can just make up your own version of events? It's really pathetic that the White House thinks they can get away with this 
Sometimes it feels like we need that kind of pick-me-up more than we need to know what's going on in politics 
it's a shame that politics is more important to some folks than actual lives being lived 
. But then I saw that article on The Logoff and it made me think... maybe they're trying to distract us from all the other crazy stuff going on in the world? Like, have you seen the latest pics of those adorable cat covers in The New Yorker lately? 
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And honestly, can someone please share some happy news with us for once? Like that cute cat in a New Yorker cover 
