A commuter sits as members of the group Patriot Front stand at the Eastern Market metro station, on the 250th anniversary of U.S.independence in Washington, D.C., U.S., July 4, 2026.

REUTERS/Nathan Howard As dozens of masked men from the white nationalist group Patriot Front marched in the nation’s capital Saturday, Fox News host Laura Ingraham floated a theory in an apparent attempt to distance the GOP from the neo-fascist march, a theory that left one former Republican lawmaker floored.

Journalist Richie McGinniss uploaded a video questioning Patriot Front members near the Washington Monument, but Ingraham dismissed the footage as 'fake' and claimed it resembled Antifa in costume.Former GOP U.S.House member Adam Kinzinger condemned Ingraham’s stance, demanding accountability for the rally’s existence.Filmmaker Billy Ray also criticized her for avoiding confrontation with the group’s presence.The incident highlights tensions within political circles over far-right movements and media responsibility in addressing extremist activities.

The article underscores the broader debate about how mainstream media frames white nationalist groups and the consequences of downplaying such events.