On Tuesday, footage recorded by an undercover officer from the Washington, D.C. Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) behind police lines on the U.S. Capitol grounds was obtained by Just the News. The footage is original and has not been modified, and was sourced directly from official channels.
In the video, we witness an officer dressed in plainclothes with a grey jacket, providing water to his fellow police officers who were experiencing the repercussions of tear gas that the Capitol Police had used against the pro-Trump protestors. The badge hanging around his neck confirms his identity as a police officer, captured in the footage.
As he assisted his fellow officer, the undercover agent communicated to his colleague that they would be infiltrating a crowd by posing as members of Antifa.
The video, which was provided to investigators for House Administration Oversight Subcommittee Chairman Barry Loudermilk, R-Ga., is available in the player above. Obtained by Just the News, it sheds light on the official police response during the events of January 6th.
It is not explicitly stated in the video whether the officer was alluding to being undercover as Antifa amidst the gathering of Trump supporters at the Capitol on that fateful day, or if he was referencing any past involvement with Antifa protests, such as those that occurred during the nationwide Black Lives Matter riots in the summer of 2020.
The House GOP probe of the broader police response on Jan. 6 is expected to generate further inquiries following the officer’s statements.
According to sources, the officer seen in the video wearing civilian clothes is believed to be a part of the Electronic Surveillance Unit (ESU) of the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD), as per Congressional investigators. This information was exclusively reported by Just the News.
At the moment, there has been no response from the D.C. Metropolitan Police Department despite requests for comment.
In a recent report by Just the News, it was revealed that additional security footage from January 6 captures a group of unknown individuals assembling the well-known wooden gallows on the National Mall. The footage shows them delivering and transporting materials for the construction of the structure.
The construction of the gallows went uninterrupted during the protests, with no interference or questioning from MPD or Capitol Police. Surprisingly, the structure remained standing despite the chaotic events of the day.
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In August 2023, Steven Richards became a part of the Just the News team. Before joining, he worked as a Research Analyst for the Government Accountability Institute (GAI) in Tallahassee, Florida. The photo “January 6 Footage” is credited to Just the News.
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