In a startling development, Judicial Watch has filed a federal lawsuit against the CIA, demanding the release of records that could explain the agency’s presence at the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021. According to Judicial Watch President Tom Fitton, documents show that CIA teams were deployed on the ground during the Capitol protests, raising serious concerns about the agency’s domestic activities.
In an interview with BlazeTV’s Jill Savage and James Poulos, Fitton revealed that the CIA was not only involved in responding to the alleged pipe bombs found near political headquarters but also had personnel on standby throughout the city. “This was astonishing news to us,” Fitton said, noting that the CIA’s involvement in law enforcement activities within the U.S. is highly unusual.
Judicial Watch initially sought information through a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request but was met with resistance. “We got the proverbial hand to the face,” Fitton explained, prompting the organization to escalate the matter through a lawsuit. The suit focuses on six key areas, including CIA involvement in explosive device detection, requests for agency support, and after-action reports.
The case highlights growing concerns over transparency and accountability regarding intelligence agencies’ roles in domestic incidents. BlazeTV’s Savage questioned why the CIA, which typically operates overseas, was involved in the Capitol events. Fitton’s response suggested that the CIA’s presence raises more questions than answers, particularly given the agency’s secretive nature.
As the legal battle unfolds, the American public is left wondering what the CIA’s true role was on January 6 and whether more significant information is being kept hidden. Judicial Watch’s determination to uncover the facts may lead to new revelations about the extent of intelligence agencies’ involvement in domestic security operations.
