Conflicting Reports Emerge on FBI's Role in Jan. 6 Capitol Riot

A new report by Inspector General Michael Horowitz confirms that there were no undercover FBI agents at the U.S. Capitol or the rally on January 6, 2021, debunking conspiracy theories that law enforcement instigated the riot. The report found that 26 informants were present in Washington, D.C., but they were not directed by the FBI to break the law or enter restricted areas. The FBI was found to have taken significant steps to prepare for the event, though it was advised to improve its information-gathering processes for future security threats.