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FBI agents may have acted as instigators within extremist groups during the events of January 6th
Multiple requests for reinforcements and National Guard troops were denied despite advanced warnings
Claims suggest that undercover feds and agents provocateurs may have played a role in instigating or exacerbating the violence on January 6th
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Claim of FBI involvement and infiltration in January 6th events
According to US Representative Clay Higgins, there were suspicions that the FBI had over 200 agents involved in and embedded within extremist groups associated with the events of January 6th. Higgins suggests that there is evidence to suggest that these agents may have acted as instigators and provocateurs within these groups, leading the charge towards violence and occupation of the Capitol.
Unpreparedness despite warnings
Despite multiple advanced warnings and requests for reinforcements, the FBI, Capitol Police, DC Mayor Bowser, Speaker Nancy Pelosi, and Senator Mitch McConnell were woefully unprepared for the events on January 6th. Former President Trump had requested 10,000 National Guard troops, but the request was denied, raising questions about why sufficient preparations were not made despite ample forewarning.
Suspicion of setup and unverified claims
There are claims that the events of January 6th were a setup, involving undercover feds and agents provocateurs embedded within extremist groups. While the exact number of agents involved remains unverified, the possibility that federal agents played a role in instigating or exacerbating the violence raises questions about the nature and intent of the events.
Challenges to the official narrative
Critics challenge the official narrative around January 6th, questioning the notion of a coordinated plot to overturn the election and highlighting the unconstitutionality of using NSA surveillance to track extremist groups. The focus on prosecuting former President Trump based on the claim of incitement has also been called into question given the lack of evidence supporting a concerted effort to overturn the results of the election.
Implications of governmental secrecy and mistrust
The lack of transparency from the FBI and other government agencies, including their refusal to disclose the number of agents involved, has fueled skepticism and mistrust. Without clear information, it becomes difficult to ascertain the true nature and scale of FBI involvement on January 6th, further eroding public trust in official accounts of the events.
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