Federal Trial Begins for Man Accused of Attacking Nancy Pelosi's Husband

The federal trial of David DePape, who is accused of attacking Paul Pelosi, the husband of former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, is set to begin in San Francisco. DePape, who had a history of embracing right-wing conspiracy theories, allegedly intended to take Pelosi hostage. The case highlights the online disinformation cycle fueled by conspiracy theorists, conservative activists, elected officials, and media outlets. DePape faces charges of assault on a federal official's family member and attempted kidnapping of a federal official, with a potential life sentence if convicted. The trial also raises questions about the impact of online extremism on real-life violence.