Did the January 6 videos that were not released for years so it was peaceful?
This fact-check may be outdated. Consider refreshing it to get the most current information.
Was this fact-check helpful?
1. Summary of the results
The claim that the January 6 event was peaceful is largely contradicted by the majority of the analyses provided. Most sources suggest that the event was not peaceful, with reports of violence, injuries to police officers, and damage to the Capitol building [1] [2] [3]. For example, a source states that nearly 1,000 people have been charged in connection with the Capitol attack and about 140 officers were assaulted that day [1]. Another source shows previously unseen footage of the violence that occurred during the event, further contradicting the claim of peacefulness [2]. However, one source appears to support the claim of peacefulness, but its context is limited to a specific video clip and does not provide a comprehensive view of the event [4]. The release of 5,000 hours of previously unseen surveillance footage from the Jan. 6 Capitol riot could provide more insight into the events of that day [5].
2. Missing context/alternative viewpoints
A key missing context in the original statement is the lack of comprehensive footage of the January 6 event. While some sources provide footage of specific incidents, others highlight the violence and unrest that occurred throughout the day [6] [3]. Additionally, the motivations and actions of the individuals involved in the event are not fully explored in the original statement. For example, one source describes a former Jan. 6 defendant who urged rioters to 'kill' police, which suggests that the event was not peaceful and had violent elements [7]. Alternative viewpoints on the event are also not fully represented, with some sources presenting a more nuanced view of the events of January 6 [4]. Furthermore, the context of the released footage is crucial in understanding the events of January 6, as some sources warn of violence and language, implying that the content is not peaceful [8].
3. Potential misinformation/bias in the original statement
The original statement may be misleading or biased in its claim that the January 6 event was peaceful. The majority of the analyses provided contradict this claim, suggesting that the event was marked by violence and unrest [1] [2] [3]. The limited context of the released footage may also contribute to misinformation or bias, as some sources only show specific incidents or clips [4]. The beneficiaries of this framing may be those who seek to downplay the severity of the January 6 event or shift the narrative away from the violence that occurred. On the other hand, those who benefit from a more accurate representation of the events may be the general public, who can gain a better understanding of what happened on January 6, and the lawmakers, who can use this information to inform their decisions and policies [1] [2] [3].