Republicans Blame Cancel Culture For Backlash After U.S. Capitol Riot
Several GOP representatives and senators have seen their comments in the build-up to the insurrection on January 6 scrutinized, with some facing calls to resign and having institutions and businesses cut ties with them. Opponents of President Trump say his and his allies’ rhetoric incited the crowd that breached the Capitol—leading to scenes of chaos in which five people died. Some of his supporters have insisted that challenging the presidential election results was an exercise of their free speech....