What A Day Did The J6ers Win?
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Jan 6, 2026 
Will Sommer, a Senior Reporter for the Bulwark specializing in the far right and conservative media, delves deep into the aftermath of the January 6 insurrection. He discusses how supporters of Trump, initially emboldened, feel disillusioned as many faced legal repercussions despite pardons. Sommer explores the weakened state of groups like the Proud Boys and Oath Keepers, noting internal divisions and diminished influence. He also predicts a turbulent future for the far right, highlighting upcoming power struggles as Trump's hold weakens.
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January 6 Backers Were Disillusioned
- Many January 6 participants expected to be celebrated heroes but instead faced prison and disappointment.
- Will Sommer notes pardons didn't restore lives and left many activists worse off.
Reporting From The Capitol Lawn
- Will Sommer described being on the East Lawn and then roaming the West Lawn as police lines broke.
- He recalled confronting protesters who called for Mike Pence's death and seeing Nick Fuentes in the crowd.
Far-Right Organizing Moved Online
- Many far-right groups lost momentum after January 6 and pivoted online.
- Sommer says big in-person Proud Boys actions are a shadow of their pre-2017 activity.