On January 6, 2021, a violent mob stormed the Capitol building in Washington D.C. in an attempt to disrupt the certification of the 2020 Presidential Election. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy spoke out about the violence, calling it “un-American” and saying that anyone who participated should go to jail. Fox News host Tucker Carlson has been using footage provided by McCarthy to downplay the violence of the riot, causing outrage among many. People have reacted in a variety of ways, with some expressing their anger and outrage and others choosing to mock the situation. It is important to remember that the violence was not representative of the American people and to recognize the power of mockery and satire in responding to situations like this.
