The presence of CIA operatives at the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021, has sparked a major controversy, leading Judicial Watch to file a federal lawsuit demanding answers. President Tom Fitton of Judicial Watch, an organization known for its government transparency efforts, revealed that the CIA had teams on the ground during the Capitol protests, raising serious concerns about the agency’s role in domestic law enforcement.
Fitton discussed these revelations in an interview with BlazeTV hosts Jill Savage and James Poulos, stating, “This was astonishing news to us. We didn’t know the CIA had operators deployed on January 6 at the U.S. Capitol, and I’m sure it’s a surprise to Americans that the CIA was conducting law enforcement activities here in America.”
Judicial Watch became aware of the CIA’s involvement after uncovering documents suggesting that agency personnel were present at the Capitol and actively responding to incidents, including the alleged pipe bombs found near the Republican and Democratic National Committee headquarters. Additionally, Fitton noted that CIA agents were reportedly on standby in Washington, D.C., during the events of that day.
When Judicial Watch filed a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request seeking more details, the response was far from transparent. “We got the proverbial hand to the face,” Fitton explained, prompting the organization to sue the CIA in federal court for the release of records.
The lawsuit focuses on six key areas of potential CIA involvement, including reports of shots fired inside the Capitol, the discovery of explosive devices, requests for CIA support, and after-action reports. According to Fitton, these areas are most likely where the CIA’s presence and activities occurred.
BlazeTV host Jill Savage highlighted the public’s growing concern over why the CIA, typically involved in foreign intelligence operations, was deployed domestically during such a high-stakes event. Fitton believes this lack of clarity points to a broader issue. “Law enforcement personnel working for the CIA on the ground on January 6, certainly that ought to be disclosable or disclosed to the American people,” he argued.
The lawsuit marks a significant step in the ongoing efforts to uncover the full truth about January 6. As questions swirl around the CIA’s involvement, the American public is left wondering whether there is more to the narrative than what has been officially disclosed. Judicial Watch’s pursuit of these records could shed light on whether the CIA played a more substantial role in the events of that day than previously known.
