Watchdog Report: No Undercover FBI Agents at Jan. 6 Capitol Riot

A Justice Department watchdog report found no evidence that the FBI deployed undercover agents or encouraged illegal behavior during the January 6 Capitol riot, countering conspiracy theories that law enforcement instigated the violence. The report by Inspector General Michael Horowitz noted that while 26 informants were present, none were directed to break the law or incite others. The FBI was criticized for not adequately canvassing its sources beforehand to assess potential violence. The report also highlighted false claims by the FBI about pre-riot threat assessments and ongoing reviews of DOJ actions during the Trump administration.