The committee then showed clips of fringe pro-Trump commentators, including Alex Jones and Tim Pool, responding excitedly to Trump’s call. It also showed clips of extremists calling for violence on Jan. 6.
“We’re going to only be saved by millions of Americans moving to Washington, and occupying the entire area, and if necessary, storming right into the Capitol,” said InfoWars host Matt Bracken on Dec. 31, 2020. “We know the rules of engagement. If you have enough people, you can push down any kind of a fence or a wall.”
“You better understand something, son, you better understand something,” said far-right pundit Salty Cracker on Dec. 30, 2020. “Red wave, bitch. It is going to be a Red Wedding going down Jan. 6.”
“Motherfucker, you better look outside … Jan. 6, kick that fucking door open. Look down the street,” added Cracker.
The committee showed violent responses to Trump’s tweet from users on the social platform including: “Is the 6th D-Day? Is that why Trump wants everyone there?”; “Trump just told us all to come armed. Fucking A, this is happening”; “It ‘will be wild’ means we need volunteers for the firing squad.”