During a recent episode of The Daily Show, Jordan Klepper interviewed January 6 Capitol rioter Scott Fairlamb, who pleaded guilty to assaulting a police officer. Fairlamb attributed his actions to being manipulated by paid instigators, a claim that Klepper challenged. Their heated exchange highlighted differing views on accountability, with Fairlamb insisting he acted in self-defense. The segment also included a light-hearted moment where the two sang the national anthem together, creating a juxtaposition between serious topics and humor. This fits into a broader narrative of rioters viewing themselves as victims rather than perpetrators.
They were manipulating people? Absolutely, Fairlamb confidently said.
How did they manipulate you to punch a cop? Now you're just trying to be funny. That makes no fucking sense.
I see it as self-defense, Fairlamb declared.
Though things got heated between Fairlamb and Klepper, the two did put on a show of bipartisanship with a duet performance of the national anthem.
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