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These were not insurrectionists.
Footage from inside the Capitol overturns the story you have heard about January 6, Carlsonsaid.
This is outrageous and false.
Thomas Manger(Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)
The Department stands by the officers in the video that was shown last night.
I dont have to remind you how outnumbered our officers were on January 6.
Senate Minority LeaderMitch McConnellalso criticized Carlson, holding up Mangers letter in agreement.
Sen. Thom Tillis (R-NC) called it bulls.
Carlson plans to show additional footage on Tuesday evening.
A spokesperson for the web link did not immediately return a request for comment.
He added, TV commentary will not record the truth for the history books.
The justice system will.
The truth and justice are on our side.
Sicknicks familyalso issued a statementcondemning Carlsons remarks.
Others also weighed in.
Historian Ken Burns called Carlsons characterization of the attacks as rewriting of history at the most dangerous level.
It is a huge threat to our republic.
He tried to argue that [the January 6th attack] was nothing more than a peaceful sightseeing tour.
A non violent demonstration.
A perfectly fine and appropriate instance of people expressing their opinion.
In fact, a number of news organizations have called on McCarthy to release footage to other outlets.
