A recently declassified memo has ignited a firestorm of controversy, revealing a potentially orchestrated response to the events of January 6th. The document, obtained by investigators and delivered to Congress, suggests a pre-planned operation far exceeding routine security measures.
The FBI’s Boston Field Office, months before the 2020 election even concluded, initiated an internal intelligence assessment. This wasn’t simply monitoring potential threats; it was a detailed blueprint anticipating and preparing for unrest should the election results be contested.
The assessment outlined specific tactics that would later be employed: the use of undercover informants and aggressively pursuing prosecutions, even for minor offenses. This foreshadowed the intense legal actions taken against individuals present on January 6th, raising serious questions about the motivations behind the response.
An internal FBI report, dated August 21, 2020, explicitly predicted an increase in “domestic violent extremist” threats as the election neared. The Bureau anticipated threats not only against candidates and events, but also against the electoral outcomes themselves – a chillingly accurate forecast.
While acknowledging potential threats from left-leaning groups, the FBI’s focus demonstrably centered on the American right. This targeted approach would ultimately shape the Bureau’s actions in the weeks and months following the election.
The most startling revelation within the memo is the recommendation to cultivate a “robust source base” – essentially, embedding informants within groups suspected of potential post-election violence. The goal was “early detection and disruption,” a proactive strategy that raises concerns about entrapment and manipulation.
This plan wasn’t theoretical. Whistleblower accounts and congressional investigations have confirmed the presence of FBI informants within the crowds on January 6th, actively gathering intelligence during a pivotal moment in American history.
Testimony from a former Assistant Director-in-Charge of the Washington Field Office revealed the sheer scale of the Bureau’s operation. So many confidential human sources were deployed that the FBI lost track of exactly how many operatives were present that day.
The Boston Field Office’s exercise also envisioned a forceful prosecutorial response, advocating for “strong and effective law enforcement” even against minimal criminal activity. This strategy was chillingly mirrored in the aftermath of January 6th, with thousands facing prosecution for offenses as minor as trespassing.
According to congressional investigators, the FBI predicted potential violence months in advance but failed to adequately warn or coordinate with Capitol security. This critical oversight raises the question: was the Bureau preparing for an attack, or allowing one to unfold?
The memo suggests the FBI actively infiltrated online forums and built a network of confidential sources prior to January 6th. It also details a plan for “heavy-handed prosecutions” – a plan that was, according to reports, effectively carried out by the Department of Justice.
Investigators now believe the FBI possessed enough intelligence to not only anticipate an attack on the Capitol, but to actively prepare for it. The unanswered question remains: why weren’t preventative measures taken to protect the U.S. Capitol building?
The implications of these revelations are profound, demanding a thorough and impartial investigation into the events leading up to and following January 6th. The American public deserves to know the full extent of the FBI’s involvement and the true motivations behind its actions.
