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'''Walter Masterson''' is an American comedian and progressive [[pundit]]. |
'''Walter Masterson''' is an American comedian and progressive [[pundit]]. |
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Masterson was present at the [[January 6 United States Capitol attack]], interviewing others. His videos were used to spread the conspiracy that the attack was staged, which was reported false.<ref>{{Cite news |date=19 January 2024 |title=Fact Check: Clip of comedian preparing to film on Jan. 6 is not proof it was staged |url=https://www.reuters.com/fact-check/clip-comedian-preparing-film-jan-6-is-not-proof-it-was-staged-2024-01-19/ |access-date=2024-09-13 |work=[[Reuters]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-01-08 |title=Video shows comedy TikTokers on Jan. 6, not proof Capitol attack was an inside job |url=https://apnews.com/article/fact-check-capitol-attack-inside-job-disguise-097468623399 |access-date=2024-09-13 |website=AP News |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Press |first=The Associated |date=2024-01-13 |title=Video shows comedy TikTokers on Jan. 6, not proof Capitol attack was an inside job |url=https://www.berkshireeagle.com/ap/factcheck/video-shows-comedy-tiktokers-on-jan-6-not-proof-capitol-attack-was-an-inside-job/article_48be5416-b179-11ee-a084-c3a71e704dd9.html |access-date=2024-09-13 |website=The Berkshire Eagle |language=en}}</ref> |
Masterson was present at the [[January 6 United States Capitol attack]], interviewing others. His videos were used to spread the conspiracy that the attack was staged, which was reported false.<ref>{{Cite news |date=19 January 2024 |title=Fact Check: Clip of comedian preparing to film on Jan. 6 is not proof it was staged |url=https://www.reuters.com/fact-check/clip-comedian-preparing-film-jan-6-is-not-proof-it-was-staged-2024-01-19/ |access-date=2024-09-13 |work=[[Reuters]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-01-08 |title=Video shows comedy TikTokers on Jan. 6, not proof Capitol attack was an inside job |url=https://apnews.com/article/fact-check-capitol-attack-inside-job-disguise-097468623399 |access-date=2024-09-13 |website=AP News |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Press |first=The Associated |date=2024-01-13 |title=Video shows comedy TikTokers on Jan. 6, not proof Capitol attack was an inside job |url=https://www.berkshireeagle.com/ap/factcheck/video-shows-comedy-tiktokers-on-jan-6-not-proof-capitol-attack-was-an-inside-job/article_48be5416-b179-11ee-a084-c3a71e704dd9.html |access-date=2024-09-13 |website=The Berkshire Eagle |language=en}}</ref> |
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Walter Masterson is an American comedian and progressive pundit.
Masterson was present at the January 6 United States Capitol attack, interviewing others. His videos were used to spread the conspiracy that the attack was staged, which was reported false.[1][2][3]
In April and May 2021, he fed pigeons at 1211 Avenue of the Americas, headquarters of the Fox Corporation, in order to turn it into a bird sanctuary.[4]
In April 2024, during a Columbia University protest, he was assaulted by protesters while he was wearing a Stormtrooper costume.[5]
References
- ^ "Fact Check: Clip of comedian preparing to film on Jan. 6 is not proof it was staged". Reuters. 19 January 2024. Retrieved 2024-09-13.
- ^ "Video shows comedy TikTokers on Jan. 6, not proof Capitol attack was an inside job". AP News. 2024-01-08. Retrieved 2024-09-13.
- ^ Press, The Associated (2024-01-13). "Video shows comedy TikTokers on Jan. 6, not proof Capitol attack was an inside job". The Berkshire Eagle. Retrieved 2024-09-13.
- ^ Ellefson, Lindsey (2021-05-13). "Meet the Comedian Who Turned Fox News Headquarters Into a 'Safe Space' for Pigeons". TheWrap. Retrieved 2024-09-07.
- ^ "Protesters Assault Man In Storm Trooper Costume For Shouting About Star Wars At Columbia". dailycaller.com. Retrieved 2024-09-13.