In a dramatic escalation of the political battle over the January 6th Capitol riot, prominent Trump allies have launched a stunning counter-offensive, alleging the event was a Democratic-led setup.
Former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi and conservative activist Laura Loomer have emerged as the public faces of this controversial claim, featuring in a new documentary produced by Charlie Kirk's organisation. The film, titled 'The January 6th Setup,' posits a theory that directly contradicts the findings of the official congressional investigation.
The Central Allegation
The documentary's core thesis asserts that Democratic operatives, not Trump supporters, were the primary instigators of the violence that unfolded at the US Capitol. Bondi and Loomer present what they describe as evidence that the riot was a coordinated effort to discredit former President Donald Trump and his millions of supporters.
"This was a deliberate trap," Bondi is quoted as stating in the film. "The narrative that this was an insurrection by Trump supporters is a complete fabrication designed to shift blame."
A Political Firestorm
The allegations have ignited immediate controversy, drawing fierce condemnation from Democratic leaders and historians. Critics have dismissed the documentary as a work of conspiracy theory, lacking credible evidence and designed to rewrite history for political gain.
Legal experts note that these claims directly challenge the extensive work of the House January 6 committee, which compiled thousands of hours of testimony and evidence pointing to Trump's role in inciting the crowd.
The Key Players
The involvement of Pam Bondi, a former state attorney general and close Trump advisor, lends a veneer of establishment credibility to the project. Laura Loomer, known for her far-right activism and controversial statements, brings a more confrontational style to the allegations.
Their collaboration with Charlie Kirk's Turning Point USA ensures the documentary will receive widespread distribution within conservative circles, potentially influencing the ongoing political discourse around the 2024 election.
As the United States continues to grapple with the lasting impact of January 6th, this new documentary ensures the debate over what truly happened that day remains fiercely contested and deeply politicised.
