Inspector General’s Report Reveals FBI Informants in Capitol Riot

FBI Informants Among Capitol Rioters

New report reveals FBI informants were among those who stormed the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.

Pro-Trump supporters storm the U.S. Capitol following a rally with President Donald Trump on Jan. 6, 2021, in Washington, D.C. Trump supporters gathered in the nation’s capital to protest the ratification of President-elect Joe Biden’s Electoral College victory over President Trump in the 2020 election. |
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In a dramatic event that shook the nation, hundreds of individuals breached the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021, during the certification of the electoral votes. A recent report reveals that the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has apprehended over 1,500 people in connection with the incident.

The U.S. Justice Department Inspector General, Michael Horowitz, has released an 88-page document, shedding light on the involvement of those who violated the law during the riot. Notably, some of the individuals involved were working as informants for the FBI at the time.

Key Insights from the Report

The document highlights several significant points regarding the events and the subsequent investigations, offering a comprehensive view of the situation as it unfolded and the roles played by various parties.