Republican media blitz aims to discredit Capitol attack hearings
by David Smith in Washington from on (#605C7)
Trump loyalists to flood airwaves with claims inquiry lacks legitimacy, indicating their concern, pundits say
Republican politicians are preparing a media onslaught to deflect, discredit and delegitimise Thursday's opening hearing of the House of Representatives panel investigating the January 6 insurrection at the US Capitol.
While major TV networks broadcast the first session live in prime time, Rupert Murdoch's Fox News will stick with its usual show, Tucker Carlson Tonight, which has long pushed Donald Trump's talking points.
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