"RFK Jr. Vows to Investigate Political Bias in January 6 Prosecutions"

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. initially repeated the false claim that January 6 rioters "carried no weapons" in a formal statement, but retracted it three hours later after facing criticism. This claim has been debunked multiple times, as video footage and court cases have proven that many rioters were armed with various weapons. Kennedy's campaign had previously tried to distance itself from fundraising emails that downplayed the actions of the rioters, and his Friday statement included other controversial claims about the riot. Numerous rioters have been convicted of carrying firearms and other weapons during the Capitol riot, contradicting the false claim.