Release of January 6th footage contradicts official narrative, Elon Musk plans lawsuit against media watchdog, President Biden faces low approval ratings and struggles against Trump in polls.
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The release of over 40,000 hours of J6 footage challenges the official narrative and reveals peaceful individuals among the protesters, raising concerns about privacy for uncharged individuals.
Elon Musk's lawsuit against Media Matters aims to challenge their misrepresentation of what occurs on X (formerly known as Twitter), after the watchdog claimed ads were appearing next to racist content, causing a backlash from advertisers.
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Release of January 6 Footage Reveals Mixed Narrative
Speaker Mike Johnson plans to release over 40,000 hours of footage from January 6, with the initial tranche already being released. Contrary to the official narrative of a violent uprising, the footage shows many peaceful individuals among the protesters who entered the Capitol. The January 6 committee held back the tapes due to security concerns, but Johnson argues that their release is crucial to address unanswered questions and potential undercover agents. While the tapes may aid public understanding and legal cases, concerns arise regarding the privacy of uncharged individuals.
Elon Musk Announces Lawsuit Against Media Matters
Elon Musk plans to file a lawsuit against left-wing media watchdog group Media Matters. This comes in response to Media Matters claiming that ads on X (formerly known as Twitter) were appearing next to racist content. Musk and X executives argue that Media Matters rigged accounts to attract objectionable content and only found rare instances of ads alongside such posts. The report sparked a backlash from advertisers, causing several major companies to suspend their ad buys on the platform. Musk's lawsuit seeks to challenge Media Matters' misrepresentation of what occurs on X.
GOP Primary Field Narrows as Election Looms
In anticipation of the Iowa caucus, the GOP primary field is shrinking, primarily dominated by former President Trump. While Trump maintains a significant lead in polling, a competitive battle for second place has emerged between Rhonda Santis and Nikki Haley. The former UN ambassador is positioning herself as a Trump alternative who could beat President Biden. Biden, however, faces his own challenges, with low approval ratings and consistently trailing behind Trump in head-to-head polls. Biden's struggle is further compounded by ongoing issues, including inflation, immigration, and the conflict in Gaza.
More than 40,000 hours of J6 footage has started being released, Elon Musk announces a “thermonuclear lawsuit” against leftwing media watchdog, and President Biden faces an uphill battle as the GOP primary narrows. Get the facts first with Morning Wire.