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Despite brutal video, only GOP minority say Jan 6 Capitol riot very violent

13 Sept 13:41 Key points summarised by AI

Only 4 in 10 Republicans describe the Jan. 6 Capitol riot as "very violent" or "extremely violent," a stark contrast to two-thirds of all Americans and 9 in 10 Democrats, despite extensive video evidence.
This perception gap highlights deep political polarization, with some Republicans adopting a narrative that downplays the attack, influenced by former President Trump and conservative media.
The percentage of Americans blaming Trump for the riot has slightly increased to 57%, up from 50% last year, though most Republicans still assign him little to no responsibility.
A majority of Americans (7 in 10) support the ongoing House select committee investigation into the attack, indicating a broad desire for a comprehensive understanding of the events.

Yesterday 12:56 Key points summarised by AI

President Macron condemned widespread rioting and looting during nationwide protests, blaming far-left activists and criminals for the "unrestrained violence" and vowing accountability for those who "sought to bring down the Republic."
Over 2,400 arrests were made as protests against rising living costs and poor school conditions escalated, causing extensive damage to public buildings and businesses in cities like Paris, Limoges (where City Hall burned), Marseille, and Lyon.
The unrest, which organizers hoped would revive the "yellow vest" movement, saw political leaders trade blame, with Macron instructing prefects to protect public buildings and potentially ban future protests to prevent further disorder.