After Capitol riot, a call to protect veterans from disinformation The report found evidence of foreign trolls exploiting veterans to interfere in the 2016 and 2020 presidential elections. Â Â In this Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021 file photo, Trump supporters try to break through a police barrier at the Capitol in Washington. Right-wing extremism has previously mostly played out in isolated pockets of America or in smaller cities. In contrast, the deadly attack by rioters on the U.S. Capitol targeted the very heart of government. It brought together members of disparate groups, creating the opportunity for extremists to establish links with each other. [ JULIO CORTEZ | AP ]