Former Capitol Police Chief Makes New Revelation About Jan. 6
Former U.S. Capitol Police Chief Steven Sund said in an interview Friday that the FBI never informed him that hundreds of its agents had been deployed inside the crowds during the January 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol.
Sund’s remarks to host John Fawcett of “The Great America Show” came on the heels of a Thursday revelation that the FBI, then under Christopher Wray, had 274 plainclothes agents inside the massive Trump crowds on January 6, 2021 — hundreds more than previously reported.
A senior congressional source said the number of FBI personnel at the Capitol on Jan. 6 is not necessarily surprising, noting that the bureau routinely embeds countersurveillance staff at large public events. Still, the source acknowledged that, given the FBI’s longstanding refusal to detail the scope of its presence that day, the figure is likely to draw skepticism in some quarters, The Blaze reported.
The disclosure follows earlier claims by the Justice Department’s Office of Inspector General that the FBI had no undercover personnel embedded in the Jan. 6 crowds. It also follows a false claim by then-House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) that neither then-President Trump nor anyone else requested National Guard support.
“We found no evidence in the materials we reviewed or the testimony we received showing or suggesting that the FBI had undercover employees in the various protest crowds, or at the Capitol, on January 6,” the DOJ OIG said in an 88-page report released in December 2024.
Wray testified before Congress in July 2023 that he “does not believe” undercover FBI agents were present at the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021.
“I’m not sure there were undercover agents on scene,” Wray responded to a question from a GOP lawmaker. “As I sit here right now, I do not believe there were undercover agents on.”
Sund said that on January 5, one day before the Capitol protests, he met with representatives from major federal agencies and specifically asked whether any liaison would be assigned from agencies planning to have personnel on the ground. According to Sund, no agency disclosed such plans.
“If they were saying that they were going to have that group in the crowd already, most likely what they’d do is they’d put a liaison up in my command center,” Sund told Fawcett. “I mean, if you’re going to have that type of assets and resources deployed onto someone’s jurisdiction, you’re going to put somebody in their command center. That’s key.
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“The only problem with the Capitol is the bureaucracy. Even though, as the Chief of Police, there was a chief law enforcement officer for the House and a chief law enforcement officer for the Senate that sat over top of me. That created the big bureaucracy that I ran into. You’d like to think the chief could call the shots, especially with my experience? Not the case on January 6th,” he added.
“It’s like no other jurisdiction in the world. They really need to fix that,” he said.
In February 2021 testimony before the Senate Rules and Homeland Security committees, Sund said he never received an FBI report that warned of potential violence on January 6. The report, issued on January 5, outlined specific calls for violence ahead of the protest at the Capitol.
According to Sund, while the U.S. Capitol Police did receive the report, it never made its way to his office.
Instead, he testified, a Capitol Police officer assigned to the FBI’s Joint Terrorism Task Force received the document and passed it to an official within the department’s Intelligence Division, where it never made it further up the chain of command.
FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino Warns of Broader Network in Charlie Kirk Assassination
FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino has confirmed that the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk is being treated as an ideologically motivated attack, with investigators probing whether the alleged assassin acted alone or as part of a broader network.
Speaking on Fox News’ “America’s Newsroom,” Bongino stated, “If this was a larger effort, if there was any aiding and abetting… we’re looking into that.”
He emphasized that the FBI is committed to leaving “no stone unturned” in its investigation, underscoring the seriousness with which the agency is approaching the case.
Bongino revealed that the suspect had been “taken over” by leftist ideology leading up to the shooting, indicating a potential radicalization process.
The Deputy Director noted that the suspect had become increasingly withdrawn and politically active before the attack, raising concerns about the influence of extremist ideologies.
Investigators are examining the suspect’s online activity and affiliations with left-wing groups to determine if there were any coordinated efforts behind the assassination.
Bongino confirmed that the FBI is reviewing video footage showing the gunman leaping from a rooftop after the fatal shot, which has been critical in advancing the investigation.
He highlighted that the forensic evidence gathered from the scene has provided significant leads, aiding in the identification and apprehension of the suspect.
The Deputy Director stated that the FBI is also looking into any financial transactions or communications that may indicate support or planning from external sources.
Bongino condemned the act as an attack on free speech and political discourse, emphasizing the importance of protecting conservative voices in the public sphere.
He called for unity among Americans in denouncing political violence, regardless of ideological affiliation, to preserve the integrity of democratic institutions.
The Deputy Director acknowledged the emotional impact of the assassination on the conservative community but urged restraint and due process in the ongoing investigation.
Bongino reiterated the FBI’s commitment to transparency and accountability, assuring the public that all leads are being thoroughly investigated.
He expressed confidence that the agency would uncover the full scope of the plot and bring those responsible to justice.
The Deputy Director noted that the investigation is ongoing and that further updates will be provided as new information becomes available.
Bongino emphasized the need for vigilance and awareness among the public to prevent similar incidents in the future.
He urged individuals to report any suspicious activity or information that could aid in the investigation.
The Deputy Director highlighted the role of community cooperation in combating extremism and ensuring public safety.
Bongino acknowledged the challenges posed by online radicalization but reaffirmed the FBI’s dedication to addressing these threats.
He called for a balanced approach that respects civil liberties while effectively countering extremist ideologies.
The Deputy Director commended the efforts of law enforcement agencies at all levels in responding to the assassination and supporting the investigation.
Bongino expressed gratitude for the assistance of federal, state, and local partners in gathering intelligence and resources.
He noted that the collaboration between agencies has been instrumental in advancing the investigation and ensuring a comprehensive response.
