Jonathan Wichmann in 2022 FactCheck


On Principles & Values: Claimed insurrection was led by "Antifa" without evidence

Jonathan Wichmann posted a YouTube video Jan. 8, 2021: "A meeting between DC police and rioters / Antifa beforehand. If you don't know that the DC looting was staged think again." The accompanying video shows one man taking a selfie with what appears to be a Capitol Police officer while someone says, "Hey Cap" twice. It takes place inside the U.S. Capitol.

But Wichmann's claim flies in the face of a litany of evidence without presenting any reasonable evidence itself. Wichmann did not respond to an array of messages seeking a defense of his claim.

A growing number of protesters have been identified and connected to long histories supporting Trump, QAnon and far-right causes. This includes people some have claimed were Antifa activists. There is no credible evidence that the crowd was infiltrated or led by Antifa activists in disguise. We rate Wichmann's claim Pants on Fire.

Source: Politifact Fact-Check on 2022 Wisconsin Governor race Jan 8, 2021

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