In a recent revelation, an after-action report from January 6, 2021, has shed light on the FBI's involvement during the Capitol riot.
The report, discovered by FBI Director Kash Patel's office, was subsequently handed over to the House Judiciary Committee and its subcommittee probing the security lapses and the alleged politicization of law enforcement on that fateful day. The document discloses the deployment of over 250 undercover FBI agents to the Capitol amidst the chaos.
As reported by The Post Millennial, a Congressional source confirmed to The Blaze that the number of plainclothes FBI agents embedded in the crowds at the Capitol on January 6 was 274.
The report, which was accessed by Just the News, uncovers the discontent among FBI agents and personnel. They voiced their concerns about being thrust into a volatile situation without adequate safety gear or identification.
The agents also expressed their apprehension about the agency's perceived political bias under the stewardship of former directors James Comey and Chris Wray.
One employee's comment in the report was particularly striking. They stated, "The FBI should make clear to its personnel and the public that, despite its obvious political bias, it ultimately still takes its mission and priorities seriously. It should equally and aggressively investigate criminal activity regardless of the offenders' perceived race, political affiliations, or motivations; and it should equally and aggressively protect all Americans regardless of perceived race, political affiliations, or motivations."
This agent further implored the leadership "to identify viable exit options for FBI personnel who no longer feel it is legally or morally acceptable to support a federal law enforcement and intelligence agency motivated by political bias."
Another agent expressed their concern about the US Attorney's office dictating the course of investigations, calling it a "dangerous precedent." The agency's response to the Capitol riot was also criticized by employees, with one stating, "Our response to the Capitol Riot reeks of political bias." Another agent questioned if their preparedness was affected by their biases.
A different agent lamented, "We have been used as pawns in a political war, and FBI leadership fell into the trap and has allowed it to happen."
In response to these revelations, Russell Dye, spokesman for House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan, told Just the News, "Due to our oversight, Chairman Loudermilk's leadership and Director Patels leadership, we continue to discover what exactly happened on January 6."
Barry Loudermilk, the chairman of the Jan. 6 subcommittee, stated, "During the more than two years I have been investigating the events of January 6, I have seen evidence that suggests potential political bias within agencies that may have influenced their actions before, during, and after the events of January 6. But this report is more damning than anyone could have imagined and opens up even more questions."
Loudermilk further questioned, "Why is Congress just finding out there were significantly more FBI assets at the Capitol than previously identified? Were the courts that heard cases regarding January 6 made aware these agents were at the Capitol? Were any of the agents tasked to investigate individuals at the Capitol? Were they ever called to testify during the prosecutions of J6 defendants? Did any of the former FBI leaders testify about the additional personnel at the Capitol? These are just a few of the questions my committee will be asking."
However, a report from then-DOJ Inspector General Michael Horowitz, published a month before Trump's return to the White House, contradicts these findings. According to Reuters, Horowitz's report concluded that there was no evidence to suggest that undercover FBI agents had participated in January 6, and that the FBI had not authorized any informants to enter the building or engage in violence.
This discrepancy between the reports raises further questions about the FBI's role and actions on January 6, 2021.
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