Jan. 6 D.C. Metro Cop’s Suicide Ruled 'in Line of Duty'

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MAR 2022

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The Spin

Left narrative

Justice has finally been served. Smith was a hero, and what happened at the Capitol was an unnecessary tragedy. His family should be taken care of.

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Pro-Trump narrative

While the suicide was tragic, the left media have latched onto and exagerated stories like this to make the Jan. 6 riots seem far more violent and menacing than they actually were.

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Political split

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RIGHT

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Washington PostSEP 2021

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New York PostSEP 2021

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