The Justice Department’s Inspector General, Michael Horowitz, has released a groundbreaking report confirming that the FBI utilized undercover sources during the events of January 6, 2021. This revelation sheds light on long-standing speculation about the role of law enforcement during the Capitol riot.
The 84-page report revealed that 26 FBI confidential human sources (CHS), most of whom were unpaid, were present in Washington, D.C., during the chaotic events of that day. Of these, several were embedded among protesters in restricted areas, and four entered the Capitol building alongside the rioters.
Horowitz clarified that while the FBI deployed these undercover sources, it did not authorize them to enter the Capitol or break the law. The report also noted that none of the sources who entered restricted areas or the Capitol itself have faced criminal charges to date, raising questions about accountability and oversight.
Horowitz’s investigation uncovered procedural shortcomings in the FBI’s preparations for January 6. The report criticized the agency for failing to consult with its field offices before the event, a step that could have significantly improved coordination between federal and local law enforcement.
FBI Deputy Director Paul Abbate acknowledged this oversight, describing it as a missed “basic step” during his interview with the Inspector General. “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 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 his report.
Since the Capitol riot, the Department of Justice (DOJ), under U.S. Attorney Matthew Graves, has charged over 1,500 individuals in connection to the events. While many charges involve minor trespassing violations, hundreds have faced serious accusations, including assaulting police officers and destroying property.
The January 6 riot primarily involved supporters of then-President Donald Trump protesting the certification of the 2020 presidential election results. The events have since become a flashpoint in American political discourse, with ongoing investigations, trials, and debates about the federal government’s actions and accountability.
In the years following the riot, some Trump supporters have advanced theories suggesting that law enforcement either orchestrated or facilitated the events. However, Horowitz’s report states that no evidence supports these claims. The Inspector General’s findings are based on interviews with over 200 witnesses and the review of hundreds of thousands of documents.
Despite these conclusions, the revelation that FBI sources were embedded among protesters and entered the Capitol has fueled criticism and questions about the agency’s methods. Critics argue that the presence of undercover sources could blur the line between monitoring and influencing events, potentially opening the door to allegations of entrapment.
Conservative commentator Charlie Kirk reacted to the report, tweeting: “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. Was this entrapment? Why did it take us four years to learn this?”
Horowitz’s investigation highlights significant gaps in the FBI’s planning and coordination leading up to January 6. While the deployment of confidential human sources aimed to gather intelligence, the lack of clear guidance and oversight raises concerns about the effectiveness and accountability of such measures.
The report’s findings are expected to contribute to the ongoing discourse surrounding the Capitol riot and the federal government’s response. They also underscore the complexities of law enforcement’s role during politically charged events, as well as the significant legal and societal fallout in the years since.
As investigations into January 6 continue, Horowitz’s report may prompt further scrutiny of FBI practices and their alignment with constitutional and ethical standards. The findings could also influence how law enforcement agencies prepare for and respond to future large-scale events, particularly those with potential for political or social unrest.
For now, the report serves as a critical examination of the FBI’s actions and shortcomings, providing a detailed account of its use of confidential human sources and highlighting areas where improvement is needed. The revelations are likely to fuel continued debate over the balance between security and civil liberties in the aftermath of one of the most consequential events in recent American history.
Please stop.
Pelosi was in charge of security and blew off, then President Trump’s suggestion that there may be a credible riot threat and the Federal Government could activate the National Guard if SHE agreed.
She thought it a bad look.
Although, after the, “alleged” steal she didn’t see ANYTHING wrong with fences, barbed wire and armed forces storm trooping around their stolen jewel.
She also conveniently had her daughter filming the Capitol Hill Reality Show!
Fake and orchestrated. Soooo dramatic!
If those FBI agents were off duty, shouldn’t they be charged, as well?!
Spot-on!
My following comment cut’s to the chase and aligns fully with this article; some of which I wrote before the election recently and the rest after.
Excellent commentary Please Stop!
This witch Piglosi has a book now and why would anyone with a brain or an ounce of decency want to read anything that demonic influenced Traitor spews from her stinking lying rattrap mouth!
Criminal Conspirators and Traitors fill the ranks of the Demoncrap Party who want a Communist Style Dictatorship and if they hold on to power any longer that is what they will achieve in America!
This is the same witch who was out for blood before, during and after the J6 rally that she orchestrated as an entrapment to go after Trump supporters and lock-down DC! She’s “Nothing” more than a filthy-evil-lying-TRAITOR! She should be tried for Treason and hung! Now that the election is coming up in a couple of months and they’ve really botched up so bad that even stealing the election again like in 2020 is getting lost in the quagmire of debauchery they’ve created, they now play the “we can be nice guys card” to look so caring when all they are is a bunch of phony, lying, evil backstabbers!
Look what they did with all the video coverage of the J6 DC Election Results Protest Rally; only selective portions that bolstered the Pelosi Commie Demoncrap Party narrative of “a violent insurrection” which was nothing but “peaceful up until the attendees were fired upon and showered with teargas, and explosive devices!” Of course in those shots one could see how the crowds were agitated as I would be if fired upon by my own government for just “exercising my right to petition the government peacefully” which they had, and even had been “welcomed into the buildings” with open arms initially, but it was all a big set-up or “Entrapment!”
This evil snake talks about making peace now on a TV show when all the Demoncrap party along with the Deep State going back to the Clinton presidency has been about is regime change and war, wherever they choose to bring on war for money and power serving the MIC! And all she along with the main culprits of debauchery in the Demoncrap party has done is ATTACK Trump with continuous concocted FAKE cases to crucify him; with anything they can imagine in their delusional grab for more power and control mindset! This is a 100% evil hypocrite, demonically influenced spider of a woman and she with all her co-conspirators will have hell to pay for what they’ve done to America and its Citizens! And here she is putting out a book; take it to hell with you Piglosi!
Kick all of these scums to the curb and start with this Piglosi!
Romans 2:1-5 “You, therefore, have no excuse, you who pass judgment on someone else, for at whatever point you judge another, you are condemning yourself, because you who pass judgment do the same things. 2 Now we know that God’s judgment against those who do such things is based on truth.
3 So when you, a mere human being, pass judgment on them and yet do the same things, do you think you will escape God’s judgment? 4 Or do you show contempt for the riches of his kindness, forbearance and patience, not realizing that God’s kindness is intended to lead you to repentance? 5 But because of your stubbornness and your unrepentant heart, you are storing up wrath against yourself for the day of God’s wrath, when his righteous judgment will be revealed.”
We will never know as all government stooges do stick together and give the middle finger to the people who pay their salaries.
I hear that Babsan; True and it’s like dear dad always told us; they’re all riding the gravy train!”
George Carlin said a mouthful with his; “It’s a big club, and you ain’t in it.” As Brian C. Joondeph stated, “One of comedian George Carlin’s more notable quotes, pointing out a reality of American life is, “It’s a big club, and you ain’t in it.” His words are a simple commentary on the ruling class, the elites, the cabal, the establishment, or the deep state, whatever you prefer to call the Big Club.”
I say though George could be a” bit over the top at times” in some issues I like how he brought attention to the “stark ugly truth” about “what the frig” is going on in this madhouse civilization! If you like his “raw hard as nails brand of reality check,” here are a couple of others he tossed at us!
“The real reason that we can’t have the Ten Commandments in a courthouse: You cannot post “Thou shalt not steal,” “Thou shalt not commit adultery,” and “Thou shalt not lie” in a building full of lawyers, judges, and politicians. It creates a hostile work environment.”
George Carlin
“I’ve set my own rules to live by. The first one is: ‘Never believe ANYthing the government says.’”
George Carlin
“Governments don’t want a population capable of critical thinking, they want obedient workers, people just smart enough to run the machines and just dumb enough to passively accept their situation. You have no choice. You have owners. They own you. They own everything. They own all the important land. They own, and control the corporations. They’ve long since bought, and paid for the Senate, the Congress, the state houses, the city halls, they got the judges in their back pockets and they own all the big media companies, so they control just about all of the news and information you get to hear.”
George Carlin
“they’re all riding the gravy train!”
://youtu.be/Nyvxt1svxso?t=170
George says it like it is!
The lying SOB who said there were no FBI people and site on January 6 needs to be fired right now that’s one asshole should be indicted and a whole lot more it’s taking 4 years to get this information out government needs to completely be rebuilt from ground up fire everyone and start over. America’s government is the cesspool of corruption to the taxpayers.
Our own government is a disgrace democrat destroyed the USA with their corruption
You got that right Sue.
In addressing both Sue and Michael along with anyone who cares I leave the following long comment I just posted elsewhere on this site that applies totally here just as well!
Michael Smith my Brother; I couldn’t say it any better and it’s like you read my own thoughts because everything you said is how I see it without any doubt! They’re all riding the “Gravy Train” and “Robbing America and We the People Blind,” the actual “Fleecing of America” to break the back of this once “Greatest Nation on Earth” that’s been reduced to a shambles and insane joke around the globe “having lost the hard earned respect and honor” it had, which was paid for by the “blood and treasure of all those before us who served and gave their best to build up this Nation under God,” to protect and serve the nation and citizens; while in stark contrast these “despotic evil condemned souls” who have no consciences to speak of do all they can to tear it apart as long as they get $Millions or $Billions in their own hidden accounts on top of their legit one’s!!! All the while they’re killing “We the People off as Garbage” which that demonic influenced Biden called us all!
Righteous Indignation (Real Anger) can be appropriate according to Scriptures and we are to “hate what is evil” so I’m admitting that I’m Pissed Off which is both sad but fitting because we Citizens are made to feel this way by our own government officials; that have lied, cheated and stolen so much from the Citizens and this beautiful land we call our home, and they’ve even murdered some of us in order to get their own way! They are beyond “total gluttony” and into “absolute EVIL!”
Galatians 5:19-21NIV “19 The acts of the flesh are obvious: sexual immorality, impurity and debauchery; 20 idolatry and witchcraft; hatred, discord, jealousy, fits of rage, selfish ambition, dissensions, factions 21 and envy; drunkenness, orgies, and the like. I warn you, as I did before, that those who live like this will not inherit the kingdom of God.”
Our enemies within have fanned the flames of such evils to create confusion, hate and madness to keep us all off balance; to “divide and conquer!”
These despotic Bitches and Bastards doing all this harm are so far removed from these words from God as they worship evil!
Romans 12:8-10 “8if it is encouraging, let him encourage; if it is giving, let him give generously; if it is leading, let him lead with diligence; if it is showing mercy, let him do it cheerfully. 9 Love must be sincere. Detest what is evil; cling to what is good. 10Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. Outdo yourselves in honoring one another.”
But our human anger I know can trip us up and we must be very careful when angry to not allow the father of all lies to find opportunity to trip us up by our own foolishness; “remain cool calm and collected and in the Spirit as best we can at all times,” in order to be ready to act “in accordance with God’s will!”
James 1:19-20 NIV “19 My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry, 20 because human anger does not produce the righteousness that God desires.”
Ephesians 4:26-27 NIV “26 In your anger do not sin”[a]: Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry, 27 and do not give the devil a foothold.”
Yes my brother we have so much to be angry about but the Devil is laughing all the while at us while we suffer, and wants to see more and more mayhem and madness, so that many will let their emotions run rampant doing themselves in, and thereby hurt so many others in the process! This is the reality I have to focus on and keep praying that I can handle it well enough to serve our Lord better than I have, and to be ready for whatever God’s will is for me to abide by!
Morality and integrity are at an all-time low and this planet is full of material greed and hate toward others combined with material lust and gluttony like never before; while most who are falling away are only interested in finding ways to take more than they already have taken, just like Biden has done and is doing! That is what any of us could be “if we allow those desires and forces to permeate our being and take hold of our consciences and subsequently souls!” We’re in “the fight of all fights” I do believe as in the “End Time” is not far off, “the human race and this world have grown darker and more derelict” than it or we can take much longer, the proof is all around us daily!
The Devil is working overtime to cause any of us to stumble and fail; so we have to have “The Armor of God” on at all times!
Ephesians 6:10-18 NIV (The Armor of God) “10 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. 11 Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. 12 For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. 13 Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand. 14 Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place, 15 and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace. 16 In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. 17 Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.18 And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the Lord’s people.”
Amen.
God bless you and yours.
Brother in-Christ Jesus-Lawrence
If I’m not mistaken, didn’t Horowitz give a kick to the groin to the “Russia collusion” hysterics? Now he’s done the same with the J6 felons that were willing to put innocent people in jail, frame them on false charges, and coverup for government misconduct. Bravo, Mr. Horowitz !
Things are not as they seem; big brother is playing us if we allow it!
“The Party told you to reject the evidence of your eyes and ears. It was their final, most essential command.”― George Orwell, 1984
“You are young yet, my friend,” replied my host, “but the time will arrive when you will learn to judge for yourself of what is going on in the world, without trusting to the gossip of others. Believe nothing you hear, and only one half that you see.”
Edgar Allan Poe