(Washington, DC) – Newly revealed communication records shed light on the CIA’s activities during the chaos of the Jan. 6 Capitol riots. Judicial Watch disclosed 88 pages of documents, offering insights into the agency’s actions during the turmoil. CIA’s Involvement Among the disclosed information, it was revealed that the CIA deployed “several” dog teams near the Capitol and assigned “bomb techs” to handle explosive devices found near the Republican National Committee and Democratic National Committee headquarters. Although heavily redacted, these documents provide concrete evidence of the CIA’s direct involvement during the event. One of the disclosed texts under the “January 7 Intel Chain” header mentioned the participation of “two CIA bomb techs” in investigating a pipe bomb scene, while another reference indicated the standby presence of “several CIA dog teams.”
Discrepancies Additionally, the documents highlighted discrepancies in initial reporting, notably concerning the tragic death of Ashli Babbitt, an unarmed ex-Air Force veteran fatally shot inside the Capitol. Judicial Watch’s recent revelation of a new video depicting the shooting has reignited scrutiny over the incident. Contrary to initial reports, the texts suggested Babbitt was shot in the shoulder as she was pushed through a doorway to the Speaker’s Lobby, not in the chest on the House floor as previously believed. As investigations into the events of Jan. 6 continue, these newly disclosed documents offer a fresh perspective on the involvement of intelligence agencies during a significant moment in American history.
Similarly, as declared by American Oversight, the assault on January 6, 2021, instigated by Trump and carried out by a heavily armed mob, targeted not only the U.S. Capitol but also democracy and the principles of the rule of law.