- cross-posted to:
- mediacriticism
- cross-posted to:
- mediacriticism
The speaker discusses Ray Epps, who allegedly incited the January 6 Capitol assault. Tucker Carlson from Fox News is accused of promoting a conspiracy theory about Epps. Lawyers representing Epps plan to sue Fox News for defamation. The speaker questions why Epps, who encouraged people to enter the Capitol, hasn’t been arrested, suggesting he may have been an FBI informant. The FBI denies orchestrating the riot but doesn’t provide a clear answer. The speaker believes Epps was a fed acting to discredit the MAGA movement. The media’s sympathy for Epps is questioned, implying a cover-up. The transcript ends with tour promotions.
What a vague summation that infers a lot and intentionally says nothing, but ill respond anyway for anyone reading that thinks this conspiracy nonsense is real.
First off, the feds have said they still have at least 1000 people to prosecute, so its not like its over.
Secondly, from all accounts Epps never entered the capitol or attacked any police officers. The non violent, non trespassing insurrections have not been charged in general, so its not a unique situation at all that Epps hasent been either. That may change or it may not. We will have to see.
Thirdly, tucker carlson defamed him over 20+ on his #1 rated “News” show, in front of millions of conservatives. He and his wife had to flee his home and currently live in an RV to stay on the move because of death threats. Tucker was actually planning on defaming him again on the day he was fired from Fox.
Epps has recently filed a defamation lawsuit agaisnt Fox, which he will likely win. So odd that hes getting this extra coordinated pushback recently from conservative spaces, huh?