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Patel Says Reported 274 FBI Personnel Entered After Riot Began, Disputing Trump's Claim

FBI Director Kash Patel says 274 agents were deployed after the Capitol riot began to assist overwhelmed police, contradicting former Director Christopher Wray's testimony to Congress.

  • President Donald Trump claimed that 274 FBI agents were secretly placed in the crowd during the January 6th Capitol riot, potentially acting as agitators rather than law enforcement officials.
  • FBI Director Kash Patel asserted that while 274 agents were present at the Capitol during the January 6th events, their role was only for crowd control and there was no indication of them instigating violence.
  • The disclosure of the FBI's presence has led to significant controversy and calls for accountability regarding their actions during the riot.
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FACT FOCUS: Alleged FBI documents do not prove federal agents incited Jan. 6 Capitol attack

This is false. The alleged FBI documents to which Trump is referring state on page 46 that 274 agents from the FBI's Washington Field Office “responded to” to the U.S.

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