AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana Capitol police officers in riot gear push back demonstrators who try to break a door of the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday, Jan. 6 in Washington, D.C.
TribLIVE's Daily and Weekly email newsletters deliver the news you want and information you need, right to your inbox. Disinformation, misinformation and social media proved a potent brew in the days leading up to the Jan. 6 siege of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. Experts say it is important to understand the role each played in inciting protesters to sack the Capitol. But no one was surprised events reached a fever pitch after nearly a year of individuals in various sectors — including the highest levels of government — stoking the flames of discontent on platforms that allowed a false narrative about the election to flourish and spread.