Speaker Mike Johnson Releases 40,000 Hours of January 6 Footage: A Bid for Transparency Amidst Controversy (VIDEO)
The GOP-led House has initiated the release of over 40,000 hours of video footage from January 6, 2021, the day of the U.S. Capitol breach, in a move aimed at providing transparency and countering what some Republicans argue is a one-sided portrayal of the events. Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA), who recently assumed the role, announced the gradual release of footage to a dedicated website. Notably, the disclosed material excludes a small portion containing sensitive security information or details that could pose risks to private citizens.
Speaker Johnson emphasized the importance of transparency in restoring trust in the government, stating, “To restore America’s trust and faith in their Government we must have transparency. This is another step towards keeping the promises I made when I was elected to be your Speaker.” The move has garnered appreciation from some Republican lawmakers, such as Rep. Harriet Hageman (R-WY), who hailed the effort and expressed gratitude to the Speaker for the release.
Follow the link below to view the January 6th tapes for yourself.
To restore America’s trust and faith in their Government we must have transparency. This is another step towards keeping the promises I made when I was elected to be your Speaker.
This website will be updated…
— Speaker Mike Johnson (@SpeakerJohnson) November 17, 2023
The decision to unveil the footage comes after previous disclosure of approximately 41,000 hours of video by Johnson’s predecessor, Rep. Kevin McCarthy, to Fox News host Tucker Carlson earlier this year. The airing of previously unseen security footage showed individuals walking down hallways in an orderly manner, challenging the prevailing narrative of chaos and violence. While some criticized the disclosure to Carlson, arguing potential security risks, Johnson emphasized the need for public access, mentioning the establishment of a public viewing room for citizens to view the videos uncensored.
Acknowledging the potential sensitivities, Johnson mentioned that processing the videos would involve blurring faces to prevent retaliation and segregating about 5% of the footage that may contain sensitive security information. The ongoing effort to release footage aims to offer a comprehensive perspective on the events of January 6, with proponents of disclosure arguing that it could provide a nuanced understanding beyond the commonly portrayed scenes of violence during the Capitol breach.
BREAKING: In this never-before-seen footage of the January 6th insurrection, you can see capitol police officers fighting for their lives as the violent insurrectionists endanger American democracy in real-time pic.twitter.com/DDqPWafrHI
— George (@BehizyTweets) November 17, 2023
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