FBI Undercover Operations on January 6 Confirmed by IG Report [WATCH]

The Justice Department’s Inspector General, Michael Horowitz, released a report on Thursday confirming that the FBI used undercover sources to take part in the events of January 6, 2021.

The revelation clarifies long-standing speculation about the extent of law enforcement’s involvement in the events of that day.

The 84-page report revealed that 26 FBI sources, most of whom were unpaid, were present in Washington, D.C., during the riot.

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Some of these confidential human sources (CHS) were embedded among protesters in restricted areas, and four of them entered the Capitol building along with the rioters.

However, Horowitz noted that the FBI did not authorize any of these individuals to enter the Capitol or violate the law in any way.

The report further stated that none of the undercover sources who entered restricted areas or the Capitol itself have faced criminal charges to date.

Horowitz’s investigation into the FBI’s actions leading up to and during the Capitol riot uncovered procedural shortcomings.

The inspector general found that the FBI failed to consult with its field offices in preparation for January 6, a step that could have helped federal and local law enforcement better prepare for the events that unfolded.

FBI Deputy Director Paul Abbate admitted to the oversight during an interview with Horowitz, describing it as a missed “basic step.”

“While the FBI undertook significant efforts to identify domestic terrorism subjects who planned to travel to the Capitol region on January 6 and to prepare to support its law enforcement partners on January 6 if needed, we also determined that the FBI did not take a step that could have helped the FBI and its law enforcement partners with their preparations in advance of January 6,” Horowitz wrote in the report.

Since the riot, the Department of Justice, led by U.S. Attorney Matthew Graves in Washington, D.C., has charged more than 1,500 individuals in connection to the events.

While many have faced charges for minor trespassing violations, hundreds have been charged with more serious offenses, including assaulting police officers and property destruction.

The riot primarily involved supporters of then-President Donald Trump protesting the certification of the 2020 presidential election results.

BREAKING: An Inspector General Report confirms the FBI had 26 confidential human sources on the ground at J6 and that some of them went into the Capitol.

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In the years since, some Trump supporters have advanced theories that law enforcement either orchestrated or facilitated the riot.

However, Horowitz’s report claimed to have found no evidence to support these claims.

The inspector general’s investigation included interviews with over 200 witnesses and the review of hundreds of thousands of documents.

The findings aim to shed light on the FBI’s response to January 6, offering a detailed account of its use of confidential human sources and the areas where preparation fell short.

The report adds to the ongoing discourse surrounding the Capitol riot and the federal government’s actions, highlighting both the complexities of the FBI’s role and the significant legal fallout in the years since.

As the investigation into January 6 continues, Horowitz’s findings may prompt further examination of law enforcement practices and accountability.

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