• “Justice for All,” featuring Donald Trump and J6 Prison Choir, uses national symbols in a song to reshape the narrative of the Capitol riot.
• The song reached No. 1 on iTunes, signaling its appeal among Trump’s supporters despite criticism for distorting the events of January 6.
• Critics, including law enforcement, condemn the song for misleading Americans about the Capitol attack and exploiting patriotic symbols.
• Song linked to organizations promoting election denial, with production details and profits distribution shrouded in secrecy.
• Limited impact on platforms like Spotify suggests the song’s appeal is confined to a specific political base.

The song “Justice for All,” featuring former President Donald Trump and the J6 Prison Choir, has sparked significant controversy and criticism, particularly for its perceived role in politicizing and propagandizing a deeply divisive event in American history. Critics and experts have described the song as a cynical effort to rewrite the narrative of the deadly Capitol riot, leveraging national symbols like the Star-Spangled Banner and the Pledge of Allegiance in a manner that distorts their traditional meanings.

The song, recorded over a prison phone by men convicted for their involvement in the January 6 attack, juxtaposes the national anthem with Trump reciting the Pledge of Allegiance, culminating in a chant of “USA! USA!” by the prisoners. Despite its simplicity and low fidelity, the song reached No. 1 on iTunes, briefly surpassing artists like Miley Cyrus and Taylor Swift​​​​. Experts on extremism and propaganda have criticized the song for its attempt to gloss over the violent nature of the Capitol riot and recast the participants as victims of political persecution​​. (EL PAÍS, Variety)

Law enforcement officials who confronted the rioters have expressed dismay at the song’s misleading portrayal of the events. Capitol Police Officer Harry Dunn, who received the Presidential Citizens Medal for his actions on Jan. 6, called out the song for its potential to mislead Americans about the truth of what transpired during the attack​​. (EL PAÍS)

The project’s production and distribution have also come under scrutiny, with the producers and directors being linked to organizations known for promoting election denial and undermining faith in U.S. elections​​. Moreover, the song’s impact on streaming platforms like Spotify has been relatively limited compared to its performance on iTunes, highlighting the niche appeal of such politically motivated songs​​. (EL PAÍS, Variety)

Overall, “Justice for All” has been widely criticized as a disinformation tactic that exploits national symbols for political purposes, contributing to a broader effort to recast the narrative of the January 6 insurrection. This criticism aligns with ongoing concerns about Trump’s involvement in the events of January 6 and his subsequent actions, including his support for the rioters and his potential candidacy in the 2024 presidential election​​. (Variety)