Fact-check: There's No Evidence The Capitol Riot Was Led By Antifa

The transcript discusses the Capitol riot, highlighting false claims by The Washington Times about Antifa's involvement, which were later retracted. It explains how misinformation spread on social media and was amplified by certain political figures. The true participants were identified as right-wing extremists, not Antifa. The President acknowledged his supporters' presence at the event.

What did The Washington Times initially report about the Capitol riot?

• That the riot was organized by foreign agents.

• That Antifa members were involved based on facial recognition evidence.

• That the riot was peaceful and no violence occurred.

• That the Capitol police invited the rioters inside.

Which company refuted the claims made by The Washington Times regarding Antifa's involvement?

• FaceFirst

• Clearview AI

• XR Vision

• Cognitec

How was the misinformation about Antifa's involvement in the Capitol riot spread?

• By international news agencies.

• Through educational institutions.

• Via social media and certain political figures.

• Through official government statements.

Who were actually present in the crowd during the Capitol riot?

• Right-wing extremists and QAnon supporters

• Antifa members

• Local law enforcement

• Foreign diplomats

What is emphasized as necessary to prevent future incidents like the Capitol riot?

• Increased social media usage

• Spreading more unverified information

• Ignoring misinformation

• Holding those who spread false information accountable