A St. Louis Cardinals super fan known as Rally Runner pleaded guilty to storming the U.S. Capitol while wearing red face paint and red clothes, fueling a baseless conspiracy theory. He used a stolen shield to attack police officers. Tucker Carlson featured him on his show promoting conspiracy theories about the Capitol attack.
Key Points
Rally Runner pleaded guilty to civil disorder and used a stolen shield during the Capitol attack
Tucker Carlson featured Rally Runner on his show promoting conspiracy theories about the attack
Over 1,300 people have been charged with federal crimes related to the Capitol riot
Pros
Justice being served as Rally Runner pleads guilty to felony charge
Over 1,300 people have been charged with federal crimes related to the Capitol riot
Cons
Promotion of baseless conspiracy theories by Rally Runner and Tucker Carlson
Violent actions of attacking police officers and storming the Capitol