The right-wing media ecosystem is laying the groundwork for another January 6

My latest piece for MSNBC.com details the right-wing media ecosystem's repeated claims that only fraud could explain a future Trump defeat — and the horrific potential consequences of spreading those conspiracy theories:

The cycle of lies that drove the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection is again underway.

Five months before the 2024 election, claims that only fraud could explain a future Donald Trump defeat are already commonplace in the right-wing media ecosystem. Fox News stars and Trumpist influencers are priming their audiences to listen if Trump once again claims an election was “rigged” against him — and to come to his aid.

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The right-wing media ecosystem is laying the groundwork for another January 6

Fox News' Greg Gutfeld on group chat scandal: “I don't care how many specifics there are. I don't know the ins and outs of this.”

Fox News’ Jesse Watters: “Republicans control everything in D.C. It’s not like they’re going to prosecute anybody.”

Sean Hannity calls on Republicans to abolish U.S. district courts

Sean Hannity: “There is a difference between sensitive information versus classified information”

Fox News reports that current and former defense officials say sharing operational details would be considered a breach of national security resulting in punishment

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