The Department of Justice's (DOJ) long-awaited report on the events of January 6, 2021, is unlikely to be released before the November election, according to a recent congressional hearing.
The delay was confirmed by DOJ Inspector General Michael Horowitz, who faced questioning from Republican Kentucky Representative Thomas Massie.
As reported by the Daily Caller, Massie pressed Horowitz on the delay, highlighting that nearly four years had passed without the report's release. Horowitz attributed the delay to "ongoing criminal cases," stating that the review of the events of January 6 had been paused as a result. "We dont interfere with ongoing criminal investigations," Horowitz affirmed.
Massie further probed Horowitz on the presence of "confidential human sources" on the Capitol grounds on the day in question. Horowitz responded, "Our report will include information in that regard," but refrained from providing a direct answer on the number of such sources present. He also declined to disclose how many confidential informants had entered the Capitol, assuring that this information would be included in the report.
Despite the delay, Horowitz expressed hope that the report would be released before the inauguration, though he doubted its completion before the November election. This delay raises questions about the transparency and efficiency of the DOJ, a concern that is likely to resonate with conservative readers who value limited government and individual freedom.
During the hearing, Massie also revealed that he had inquired with another DOJ inspector general about the existence of video footage of the Democratic National Committee (DNC) on January 6. The response was negative. "They dont even have video footage of the DNC," Massie emphasized, a point that may fuel conservative criticism of the perceived lack of thoroughness in the investigation.
Last year, Massie released footage showing the Secret Service and a bomb-sniffing dog conducting a sweep of the DNC area. This followed reports that Vice President-elect Kamala Harris had been evacuated from the DNCs headquarters after a pipe bomb was discovered, as initially reported by POLITICO.
Adding to the intrigue, Inspector General Joseph Cuffari informed the House and Senate Homeland Security Committees in July 2022 that "many [Secret Service] text messages, from January 5 and 6, 2021, were erased as part of a device-replacement program." This revelation further underscores the need for a comprehensive and transparent investigation into the events of that fateful day.
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