Fact check: Riots during trump's first term, were they instigated by right wing supporters?

1. Summary of the results

The analyses provided suggest that the riots during Trump's first term, specifically the January 6, 2021, US Capitol riot, were indeed instigated by right-wing supporters ^{[1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6]}. Key evidence includes the involvement of far-right groups such as the Proud Boys, Three Percenters, and Oath Keepers ^[2], and the fact that many rioters have stated they participated to help then-President Trump ^[3]. Additionally, a study by Harvard University found that the most common motivations for the Jan. 6 rioters were support for Trump and concerns about election integrity ^[4]. The House Jan. 6 committee's final report also concluded that Trump 'lit the fire' of the insurrection and that his actions directly influenced the rioters ^[5]. Trump's speech on Jan. 6, where he urged his supporters to 'fight like hell', is also cited as a potential inciting factor ^{[3] [1]}.

2. Missing context/alternative viewpoints

Some analyses note that there is a partisan divide in the aftermath of the Jan. 6 riot, with Democrats more likely to blame Trump and Republicans more likely to downplay his role ^[7]. However, this divide does not necessarily impact the conclusion that right-wing supporters were involved in the riot. Alternative viewpoints may include the idea that the rioters were not solely motivated by support for Trump, but also by other factors such as concerns about election integrity ^[4]. However, the majority of the analyses suggest that Trump's supporters were a significant factor in the riot ^{[1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6]}. Personal stories of victims, such as Capitol Police Sgt. Aquilino Gonell, provide a human perspective on the violence that occurred and highlight the impact of the riot on individuals ^[6].

3. Potential misinformation/bias in the original statement

The original statement asks if the riots during Trump's first term were instigated by right-wing supporters, which may imply a level of uncertainty that is not supported by the majority of the analyses ^{[1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6]}. The statement may benefit those who seek to downplay Trump's role in the riot, by framing the question in a way that suggests the involvement of right-wing supporters is uncertain. However, the analyses provided suggest that the evidence points to the involvement of right-wing supporters, and that Trump's actions and words may have contributed to the riot ^{[1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6]}. Those who benefit from this framing may include Trump and his supporters, who may seek to distance themselves from the violence that occurred on Jan. 6 ^{[7] [6]}.