Washington Post Makes False Claims While Not Finding Antifa

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In an article titled "We looked for Antifa at the Capitol — we couldn’t find any" written by Adriana Usero, several false and misleading claims were stated.

It is important to note that some current data was not available at the time of the Washington Post piece, however, the articles declares:

This article will be updated as we continue our search.

Perhaps they haven't search further or had time to update the article? opinion

To date, no evidence supports the claim that individuals with Antifa connections formed part of the riots that took place on Capitol grounds.

There is indeed evidence of this as we've previously pointed out.

The usual Antifa tactics such as wearing masks and face coverings to avoid detection were uncommon among rioters, making identification process an easier task.

This is also false, there were many, if not hundreds, of masks and face coverings present during the Capitol building siege. Here's just a handful at first glance at one image from the event.

The following now infamous image also shows an individual dressed in similar Antifa activist attire.

Image: Slate.com

This is not to claim any of the above are, or are not, Antifa. This is simply to state that the claim "tactics such as wearing masks and face coverings to avoid detection were uncommon among rioters" which premises the articles claim is obviously incorrect.

The article then lists a few facts followed by:

To top it off, Trump acknowledged that the people who stormed the Capitol were his supporters. “We love you,” he said in a vlog. “You’re very special. You’ve seen what happens. You see the way others are treated that are so bad and so evil. I know how you feel. But go home and go home in peace.”

It is unclear why this statement would evidence disguised Antifa absence. However, the statement is factual.

The article ends in conclusion that "there is virtually no evidence that people associated with Antifa were part of the mob that occupied the Capitol". This is simply not true.

In fact, there has been multiple arrests with charges filed on at least one individual associated with Antifa and other left-wing activists.

Summary

The Washington Post makes 3 false claims while stating Antifa, nor anyone associated with Antifa, was not present on January 6th, 2021 during the attack on the Capitol building.

Claim: "No evidence of Antifa or Antifa associate involvement"

Fact Check Verdict: FALSE CLAIM

Claimant: The Washington Post