"Deciphering the Impact of Josh Hawley's Jan. 6 Fist Pump: Insights from the Photographer and His Critics"

On the third anniversary of the January 6 Capitol riot, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch published a critical op-ed targeting Senator Josh Hawley for his role in objecting to the 2020 election results and legitimizing former President Trump's unfounded claims of election fraud. The editorial board condemned Hawley's actions as a catalyst for the events of that day and criticized other Republicans for their complicity. Meanwhile, Trump continued to assert election fraud claims at a rally, while President Biden emphasized the danger of such lies to American democracy.