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Claim: Tucker Carlson spread Jan 6 informant conspiracy.

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Trump supporter seeks apology from Tucker Carlson for spreading Jan. 6 informant conspiracy https://trib.al/riUHtp1 #press
https://press.coop/@thehill/110075302265309018

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This is true. According to CNN Business, after the January 6th attacks, "many right-wing figures claimed [Ray] Epps was part of a secret FBI plot to orchestrate the attack." Tucker Carlson gave this theory attention on his highly-rated program, mentioning Epps. According to HuffPost, Carlson even brought up Epps during a segment earlier this month. In a statement released by the House Committee investigating the attack, the committee found that Epps had not worked with law enforcement. HuffPost stated, "Epps’ lawyer, Michael Teter, sent a cease-and-desist letter Thursday to Carlson and Fox News general counsel Bernard Gugar, demanding a “formal on-air apology for the lies” spread about his client." 

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https://www.cnn.com/2023/03/23/business/january-6-fox-news-tucker-carlson-retraction-demand/index.html

https://www.huffpost.com/entry/ray-epps-tucker-carlson-jan-6-conspiracy_n_641c9c1ce4b01ea5cd93344c

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You had a clear and concise factcheck. I also appreciate that you added information from multiple sources to prove it.
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According to PBS, Fox host Tucker Carlson "has spread the idea that the FBI orchestrated the riot." The article also states, "Carlson is a 'main driver' of the idea that Jan. 6 was perpetrated by agents of the government, according to Zignal's report." Carlson uses the indictments of some Jan.6 suspects as evidence and not evidence of undercover agents or informants.

https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/conspiracy-theories-paint-fraudulent-reality-of-jan-6-riot

This video by CNN further discusses his involvement in the creation of this conspiracy:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=geGq5EU5dMk
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