ADADSix weeks after the attack, some are taking advantage of fading memories and unanswered questions to portray the riot in a different, more benign light. Many have argued that President Donald Trump's efforts amounted to an attempted coup on Jan. 6. Another January survey, conducted by The Washington Post and ABC News, found that 56 percent of Republicans held Trump blameless for the riot. On Feb. 15, four senior House Republicans sent a letter pressing Pelosi for answers, and the concern was quickly echoed on conservative media channels. Johnson defended his approach to the riot, saying he viewed his role as raising questions for the various investigations to answer.

Source: Washington Post March 01, 2021 11:03 UTC