"Controversy Surrounding Mike Johnson's Handling of Jan. 6 Tapes"
Conservatives are turning on Mike Johnson, a Louisiana Republican, after he confirmed that the tapes of the Capitol riot would blur the faces of some of those involved. Johnson, who pledged to release the complete archive of footage recorded during the riot, stated that the blurring was necessary to prevent retaliation against private citizens. Conservatives speculated that Johnson was trying to protect federal agents involved in the riot, while Democrats criticized him for not publicly identifying those involved in criminal activity. The release of the footage has been a contentious issue, with MAGA Republicans claiming it will prove the riot was not violent, while Democrats dispute that narrative.