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Kari Lake, a Senate candidate, has shown support and sympathy for participants in the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol, despite advice from national Republicans to move on from past grievances.
She defended those prosecuted for their involvement in the riot, referring to them as “political prisoners,” and expressed support for individuals involved in the attack, including those who spread misinformation about the 2020 election.
Her stance on the election being rigged or stolen has led some national Republicans to be skeptical of her candidacy. (Trending: Obama Reveals His Fear For Joe Ahead Of 2024)
“It’s terrible what happened,” lamented Lake over the prosecution of people she believes are innocent.
“This, to me, is one of the great injustices in American history,” she continued.
Lake reportedly showed support for Owen Shroyer on Instagram, which has further upset her critics.
Shroyer was a host of a show on Alex Jones’ network and was just released after serving a two-month prison sentence.
Shroyer pleaded guilty to illegally entering a restricted area. Shroyer did not enter the U.S. Capitol, but was arrested in his role in distributing misinformation before Jan. 6 and using a megaphone to encourage chaos on the steps of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6.
“Glad you are back, healthy and energized,” Lake commented on Shroyer’s post of his release.
A picture of Lake and the recently released Jenna Ryan circulated on social media.
Ryan also served a two-month prison sentence for her role in the Jan. 6 riot.
Jacob Chansley, AKA the ‘QAnon shaman’ asked if the photo was taken in his home of Arizona or in Texas.
“Kari was here,” responded Ryan.
“I thought of you while she was speaking,” she continued.
Highlighting, “I esp loved what she says about J6. ‘I think they should all be pardoned and more.’”
Sen. Steve Daines, a Republican from Montana, reportedly told CNN that he believes Kari Lake “look to the future.”
“I think one thing we’ve learned from 2022 is voters do not want to hear about grievances from the past,” advised the lawmaker.
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