Senator Mike Lee of Utah is turning up the heat on former Congresswoman Liz Cheney, calling into question what exactly she knew about FBI informants embedded among the January 6 protesters. For those paying attention during the heavily dramatized January 6 Committee hearings, Cheney didn’t hold back in smearing anyone who dared ask whether the FBI had inside sources or what role those informants might have played. Fast forward to now, and a new Justice Department Inspector General report has confirmed what many suspected all along: the FBI had 26 informants in the crowd that day.
The report, released by Inspector General Michael Horowitz, revealed an interesting twist. While the FBI officially directed only three human assets to attend the protests, the remaining 23 informants apparently showed up “on their own initiative.” That’s right—over two dozen informants just decided to take a stroll to the Capitol that day, unprompted. It’s worth asking how plausible it is that such a large group of FBI informants independently decided to attend one of the most politically charged events in recent history. Even more curious, none of these informants faced charges for their participation. Meanwhile, countless other Americans—many of whom were non-violent and simply wandered through the Capitol building—were hit with serious charges.
Lee wasted no time pointing out the inconsistencies, reminding the public that Americans have long questioned whether the FBI had operatives on the ground and what exactly their presence entailed. Liz Cheney, however, chose to treat those questions like blasphemy. Rather than provide answers, Cheney chastised anyone seeking clarity, dismissing them with labels like “nut jobs” and “conspiracy theorists.” Lee questioned whether Cheney, as a prominent member of the January 6 Committee, had access to the Inspector General’s findings before they became public. If so, he argued, it raises serious questions about her role in burying the truth.
Lee didn’t stop there. He slammed Cheney for presenting a curated narrative to the American people, ensuring the public only saw select footage of January 6 on repeat while the committee conveniently hid everything else. According to Lee, the real scandal isn’t what the committee showed—it’s what they deliberately kept hidden. By cherry-picking information, the committee painted a one-sided picture that conveniently avoided uncomfortable truths about FBI involvement. Lee’s frustration echoes broader concerns that the committee wasn’t about transparency or justice but about political theater.
Adding another layer to the story, Cheney has inexplicably been floated among those Democrats believe deserve a blanket pardon from President Biden to protect against future “retribution” from a Republican administration. The irony, of course, is that Cheney hasn’t been accused of committing any crimes—unless, as Lee hints, there’s something more sinister beneath the surface, like evidence tampering tied to the January 6 investigation. While Cheney enjoys accolades from Biden allies for her role on the committee, Lee’s questions reveal a growing sentiment among conservatives: the more answers Americans demand, the more the political establishment tries to sweep inconvenient truths under the rug.
Liz Cheney called me a “nutball conspiracy theorist” for asking questions about FBI’s involvement on January 6th
— Mike Lee (@BasedMikeLee) December 15, 2024
The DOJ Inspector General’s report confirmed that I had good reasons to ask these questions, which Christopher Wray repeatedly dodged https://t.co/IQC10Saf1z
