Fact check: There were only 30 people that broke into the capitol on Jan 6th 2021

1. Summary of the results

The claim that "only 30 people broke into the capitol" is demonstrably incorrect based on multiple reliable sources. The actual numbers are significantly higher:

• Over 1,146 people from all 50 states have been charged in connection with the event ^[1]
• By the third anniversary, approximately 1,200 people had been charged, with three-quarters found guilty ^[2]
• Federal prosecutors have charged more than 1,265 defendants across nearly all 50 states, with 718 guilty pleas secured ^[3]

2. Missing context/alternative viewpoints

The original statement omits several crucial pieces of context:

• The FBI estimates that between 2,000-2,500 people actually entered the Capitol Building during the attack ^[4]
• Approximately 10,000 people were present on Capitol grounds during the event ^[5]
• Hundreds of people forced their way into the building through windows and doors, overwhelming Capitol police ^[6]
• The event resulted in multiple deaths and hundreds of criminal charges ^[7]

3. Potential misinformation/bias in the original statement

The original statement appears to be an attempt to significantly downplay the scale and severity of the January 6th events. Here's why this matters:

• Scale of Legal Response: The statement ignores that:
• 378 individuals have been sentenced to incarceration ^[1]
• 467 people have received prison sentences ^[3]
• Criminal charges span across nearly all 50 states ^[3]
• Documented Evidence: Multiple official sources, including FBI estimates and court records, thoroughly contradict the claim of "only 30 people" ^{[4] [5]}

This type of misinformation could benefit those seeking to minimize the significance of the January 6th events or reduce public understanding of its scale and impact. The dramatic difference between the claimed number ^[8] and the documented numbers (thousands) suggests this is not a simple error but rather a significant misrepresentation of historical facts.