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.

Read the whole thing.

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

On MSNBC's Deadline: White House, Angelo Carusone discusses conservative media infighting offering opportunity for resistance

OAN host Matt Gaetz excuses violence from January 6 rioters

Sean Hannity launches vicious attack on bishop for preaching compassion

Russell Brand calls Trump an “American prophet” who “America needed”

On Infowars, newly freed Enrique Tarrio calls for retribution: “The people who did this, they need to feel the heat. They need to be put behind bars."

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