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FBI Warned of Capitol Threats Before January 6

11/9/2025

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Rep. Barry Loudermilk (R-Ga.) says Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) informants warned of potential armed conflict at the U.S. Capitol before January 6, 2021, and that the warnings were specific and consistent.
Loudermilk said informants flagged threats from both right-leaning groups and the far-left Antifa, and he criticized the FBI for not acting.
Efforts are underway to declassify these reports for public access.

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Rep. Barry Loudermilk (R-Ga.) says Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) informants warned of potential armed conflict at the U.S. Capitol before January 6, 2021, and that the warnings were specific and consistent.
Loudermilk said informants flagged threats from both right-leaning groups and the far-left Antifa, and he criticized the FBI for not acting.
Efforts are underway to declassify these reports for public access.