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Natalie Harp, Donald Trump
NAT WENT NUCLEAR

Natalie Harp’s Deleted Posts Expose Stunning Fealty to Trump

Before she was Trump’s trustiest aide, Harp was a vocal defender of the Jan. 6 rioters.

Laura Esposito

A protester yells inside the Senate Chamber on January 6, 2021 in Washington, DC. Congress held a joint session today to ratify President-elect Joe Biden's 306-232 Electoral College win over President Donald Trump. Pro-Trump protesters entered the U.S. Capitol building during mass demonstrations in the nation's capital.
NEEDS A NEW BULLHORN

QAnon Shaman Running for Governor After Breaking From Trump

Jacob Chansley said the system is “at war” with regular people.

Cameron Adams

Newhouse
DISAPPEARING DISSENTERS

GOP Lawmaker Who Impeached Trump Is Fleeing Congress

The Washington congressman will not seek re-election in 2026.

Laura Esposito

Jared Wise
CAUGHT ON CAMERA

Vid Shows DOJ Adviser Telling Jan. 6 Rioters to Kill Police

Jared Wise stood at the middle of the mob screaming: “kill ‘em, kill ‘em, get ‘em, get ‘em.”

Kenneal Patterson

Jan. 6
DOUBLE WHAMMY

Jan. 6er Gets Life in Prison Despite Trump’s Pardon Plan

A federal judge ruled that President Donald Trump’s blanket pardon did not apply to Edward Kelley’s scheme.

Kenneal Patterson

Jake Chansley
PARDON ME?

QAnon Shaman to Celebrate Trump Pardon—by Buying Some Guns

The often-shirtless Capitol rioter was one of the 1,500 Jan. 6 defendants pardoned by President Trump on Monday.

Conrad Quilty-Harper

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The hosts of ‘Pod Save America’ criticized Joe Biden and Kamala Harris for having a “good losers” attitude.
IN IT TO WIN IT

Obama Bros Rip Biden and Harris for ‘Good Losers’ Attitude

Democrats need to stop going on about institutions, democracy, and “sacred” duties, Obama’s former aides concluded.

Janna Brancolini

Regardless of the election’s outcome, the Department of Homeland Security already designated the certification date as a “national special security event.”
NO JOKE

Lawmaker Has MAGA Disguise in Case of Election Violence

Regardless of the election’s outcome, the Department of Homeland Security already designated Jan. 6 as a “national special security event.”

Lily Mae Lazarus

Jay Johnston
BACKTRACK

‘Bob’s Burgers’ Actor Jay Johnston Set to Change Jan. 6 Plea

The comedian and actor is expected to officially change his plea to guilty in an upcoming hearing according to new court documents.

Eboni Boykin-Patterson

A large group of pro-Trump protesters stand on the East steps of the Capitol Building after storming its grounds on January 6, 2021 in Washington, DC.
HUSH HUSH

Is Hollywood Burying A24’s Jan. 6 Documentary?

Some of those featured in the film think the absence of promotion is political.

Amanda Yen

Former DC Metropolitan Police Department Officer Michael Fanone
KEEPING IT IN-HOUSE

Capitol Riot Cop Now Running Jan. 6-Themed Security Company

Michael Fanone’s company Lower West Terrace LLC has provided security for Eric Swalwell’s campaign, and even “major political organizations.”

William Bredderman

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