Newly uncovered tweets reveal that Chris LaCivita, Donald Trump’s campaign manager, held the former president responsible for the Capitol riot on January 6, 2021. Following the violent events, LaCivita liked and shared multiple tweets condemning Trump’s role in inciting the attack, raising questions about the accountability of the Trump campaign.
In the aftermath of the Capitol breach, which aimed to halt Congress from certifying President Joe Biden’s election victory, LaCivita, who has managed Trump’s re-election efforts for over $22 million, reposted tweets labeling the rioters as “thugs” and directly pointing to Trump’s rhetoric as a catalyst for the violence. One notable tweet shared by LaCivita quoted a GOP Senate aide stating, “This is a disgusting tragedy. Someone literally lost their life because of a lie that Trump told.”
These tweets, although now deleted from LaCivita’s account on X (formerly Twitter), have been preserved in various online archives, showcasing the shift in his stance. LaCivita later defended his actions, claiming, “Retweets and likes are not endorsements,” suggesting that his social media interactions did not necessarily reflect his views.
On January 6, 2021, armed militias stormed the Capitol, spurred by Trump’s false assertions regarding a rigged 2020 election. The assault resulted in the death of a Capitol police officer, while four others died by suicide in the subsequent months. Additionally, four rioters lost their lives during the chaos.
Despite the gravity of the events, Trump has characterized the insurrection as a “day of love,” directing his ire toward political opponents rather than the rioters themselves. In a display of disapproval, LaCivita liked a tweet from a former Republican representative, advocating for Trump’s Cabinet to invoke the 25th Amendment to remove him from office temporarily.
LaCivita’s engagement with these tweets raises significant concerns about the internal dynamics of Trump’s campaign and the broader implications of the January 6 insurrection. His actions reflect a complex relationship between loyalty to Trump and acknowledgment of the violence that transpired, underscoring the ongoing fallout from that fateful day.
As the investigation into the events of January 6 continues, the revelations surrounding LaCivita’s social media activity serve as a reminder of the contentious political landscape and the profound consequences of incendiary rhetoric in American politics.
