
Aaron Rupar
Former associate editor, politics & policy
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Trump’s deplatforming has already slowed the spread of election misinformation.


“Security and logistical preparations before January 6 were not consistent with the prospect of serious and widespread violence.”


The president refuses to distance himself from the election lies that motivated the Capitol riot.


He’s trying to “both sides” the threat his supporters present to the peaceful transfer of power.


He took no responsibility for the death and destruction while blaming Democrats for “causing tremendous danger.”


“I’m hoping we can come back together,” insist the very people who tore the country apart.


“We’re going to have to fight much harder.”


He instead released a video message legitimizing their conspiracy theories.


Speaking to protesters from the White House, Trump said, “We have to primary the hell out of the ones that don’t fight.”


They began with a speaker encouraging people to spread Covid-19. Really.