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November 2, 2024

‘January 6th is going to be pretty fun’: How MAGA activists are preparing to undermine the election if Trump loses

Why Troubling News:

I find this article troubling because the headline highlights Trump and MAGA activists potentially planning to disrupt the Presidential inauguration in the event of Kamala Harris possibly winning the election. Such actions could lead to widespread unrest and undermine public trust in the electoral system. It raises concerns about the potential chaos and instability on Jan. 6 if efforts are pursued to overturn the election results. Within the article, many Trump supporters, including some representatives like Majorie Taylor Green, promote ridiculous rhetoric of the notion of the election being stolen and the election process being broken. The spread of such rhetoric and planned disruption could incite violence and lead to another potentially dangerous clash. In hindsight, the article does not contain misinformation. However, CNN's choice of publicizing to amplify this particular voice can heighten fears and tensions, potentially escalating conflicts and deepening divisions.

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  1. SmartBear4
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    I completely agree with you. I think that the media’s coverage and obsession over January 6th simply further devices people and arouses fear. It makes people wary of Republicans and their beliefs. The …Read MoreI completely agree with you. I think that the media’s coverage and obsession over January 6th simply further devices people and arouses fear. It makes people wary of Republicans and their beliefs. The rhetoric that CNN is using in this article is not appropriate for an “unbiased” news source. Read Less

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