The Capitol Police debunked a serious accusation that Democrats have lodged against House Republicans.
What is the accusation?
Democrats have repeatedly claimed that Republican lawmakers led "reconnaissance" tours through the United States Capitol Complex the day before the riot on Jan. 6, 2021. Republicans, however, deny that such tours took place.
The House committee investigating Jan. 6 has not released any evidence corroborating the shocking accusations.
Rep. Barry Loudermilk (R-Ga.), a target of the accusation, has admitted to providing a tour to constituents the day before Jan. 6. However, Loudermilk said last month the group never entered the Capitol itself, but toured parts of the office complex instead.
What did the Capitol Police say?
Capitol Police Chief J. Thomas Manger wrote a letter on Mondayconfirming there is no evidence that Loudermilk gave a "reconnaissance" tour.
According to Manger, video surveillance showed that Loudermilk hosted a group of 12 people, which eventually grew to 15 people, at the Rayburn House Office Building on Jan. 5. The group also traveled in the basements under the Capitol complex, traversing areas under the Cannon House Office Building and Longworth House Office Building.
Capitol Police chief debunks key accusation that Democrats made against Republicans regarding January 6
What is the accusation?
Democrats have repeatedly claimed that Republican lawmakers led "reconnaissance" tours through the United States Capitol Complex the day before the riot on Jan. 6, 2021. Republicans, however, deny that such tours took place.
The House committee investigating Jan. 6 has not released any evidence corroborating the shocking accusations.
Rep. Barry Loudermilk (R-Ga.), a target of the accusation, has admitted to providing a tour to constituents the day before Jan. 6. However, Loudermilk said last month the group never entered the Capitol itself, but toured parts of the office complex instead.
What did the Capitol Police say?
Capitol Police Chief J. Thomas Manger wrote a letter on Mondayconfirming there is no evidence that Loudermilk gave a "reconnaissance" tour.
According to Manger, video surveillance showed that Loudermilk hosted a group of 12 people, which eventually grew to 15 people, at the Rayburn House Office Building on Jan. 5. The group also traveled in the basements under the Capitol complex, traversing areas under the Cannon House Office Building and Longworth House Office Building.
Capitol Police chief debunks key accusation that Democrats made against Republicans regarding January 6