Trump's justice department scrubs its website of news releases about January 6 defendants
The Department of Justice has removed news releases related to the January 6 Capitol attack from its website, labeling them as 'partisan propaganda.' This action is part of a broader effort by the Trump administration to reshape the narrative surrounding the events of that day. Additionally, the DOJ has announced a fund to compensate individuals who feel they were unjustly prosecuted, which may include those convicted of violent actions during the riot.
- ▪The DOJ has acknowledged the removal of news releases about criminal cases from its website.
- ▪Trump has pardoned or commuted sentences for over 1,500 individuals charged in connection with the Capitol attack.
- ▪The DOJ is creating a $1.776 billion fund to compensate Trump allies who believe they were unfairly investigated.
7 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 2 days. Coverage spans 2 points on the political spectrum — 2 lean left, 3 centre.
- ▪ Justice Department deletes press releases on charges against Jan. 6 rioters — Reddit
- ▪ Trump’s Justice Department scrubs its website of news releases about January 6 defendants — South China Morning Post
- ▪ Justice Department scrubs its website of news releases about Jan. 6 defendants — AP News
- ▪ Trump’s Justice Department scrubs its website of news releases about Jan. 6 defendants - AP News — Google News
- ▪ Trump's Justice Department scrubs its website of news releases about Jan. 6 defendants — ABC News — US
- ▪ Justice Department deletes press releases on charges against Jan. 6 rioters — NBC News — Top
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Supporters of Donald Trump scale the west wall of the the US Capitol as they try to storm the building on 6 January 2021. Photograph: José Luis Magaña/APView image in fullscreenSupporters of Donald Trump scale the west wall of the the US Capitol as they try to storm the building on 6 January 2021. Photograph: José Luis Magaña/APUS Capitol attackTrump's justice department scrubs its website of news releases about January 6 defendantsDepartment of Justice acknowledges the removal of news releases about criminal cases related to 2021 Capitol attackAssociated PressSat 23 May 2026 10.23 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleThe Department of Justice is acknowledging it has removed from its website news releases about criminal cases related to the 6 January 2021 Capitol attack, calling the…
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