GOP Representative Accuses J6 Committee of Ignoring and Manipulating Evidence for Biased Narrative

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Republican Congressman Barry Loudermilk has accused the now-disbanded House select committee, which was investigating the events of January ...

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Jody Golden

10 August 2023 5:14 pm

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GOP Representative Accuses J6 Committee of Ignoring and Manipulating Evidence for Biased Narrative

Republican Congressman Accuses House Select Committee of Manipulating Findings

Republican Congressman Barry Loudermilk has accused the now-disbanded House select committee, which was investigating the events of January 6, of manipulating its findings to create a political narrative. Loudermilk, who chairs the Subcommittee on Oversight for the Committee on House Administration, conducted an audit of the committee's findings at the request of House Speaker Kevin McCarthy. After reviewing the evidence, including documents, depositions, videos, and other information, Loudermilk claims that there are noticeable gaps in the records.

Loudermilk Criticizes Spending and Narrative of January 6th Select Committee

In an interview with The Daily Wire, Congressman Barry Loudermilk criticized the spending of $18.5 million by the January 6th Select Committee. He claimed that the committee's efforts were focused on creating a narrative that tied former President Donald Trump to the attack on the Capitol, rather than conducting a comprehensive investigation.

Loudermilk Requests January 6 Committee Records

Georgia Republican Rep. Barry Loudermilk has requested all of the January 6 committee records from its former chairman, Rep. Bennie Thompson. Loudermilk claims that the committee omitted important facts about the riot in its final report. He specifically highlights evidence suggesting the presence of plain-clothes law enforcement officers among the rioters who encouraged people to enter the Capitol.

Loudermilk Accuses Committee of Manipulating Evidence

According to a news report, Representative Barry Loudermilk has accused the January 6 committee of manipulating evidence and making false claims. The report states that Loudermilk gave a tour of the U.S. Capitol to an individual who was later accused of participating in the riot. The individual allegedly took pictures of hallways and staircases during the tour.

Loudermilk Denies Leading Capitol Building Tour

Georgia congressman Barry Loudermilk is denying allegations that he led a tour of people into the Capitol building on the day of the riot. Capitol Police Chief Thomas Manger confirmed that Loudermilk did lead a tour of offices and hallways, but they never entered the Capitol building. Loudermilk also expressed dissatisfaction with the lack of evidence from the committee's investigation into the security around the Capitol building that day, claiming that little information from the "blue team" research was included in the files he received.

Concern Over Missing Letter in January 6 Committee Evidence

In a recent development, it has been revealed that a letter sent by Representative Bennie Thompson to the White House and the Department of Homeland Security is missing from the evidence boxes. The letter apparently contained a manifest of records that the committee had received from both entities as part of an investigation. The letter listed the items that were being returned as the committee was shutting down. Representative Barry Loudermilk has expressed concern over the missing letter and is now trying to retrieve it, stating that the records should not have been returned in the first place.

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