- FBI Director Kash Patel addressed the events of January 6, seeking to clarify certain details and actions taken by the FBI.
- Patel is critical of FBI Director Christopher Wray, accusing him of providing misleading information to Congress regarding the FBI’s actions on January 6.
- According to Patel, FBI agents were deployed for crowd control missions once the riot was officially declared, which he claims is a deviation from standard FBI protocols.
- This deployment of agents for crowd control contradicts established FBI practices, suggesting potential procedural issues or decision-making errors at the time.
- Patel’s statements have added a layer of controversy, drawing public and legislative attention to the FBI’s conduct during the January 6 events.
Source: https://www.foxnews.com/politics/fbis-patel-clarifies-role-hundreds-agents-jan-6-says-wray-lied-congress)