'Colossal' breakdown: FBI warning not fully shared before Capitol riot Posted on 2/23/2021 at 23:08:10 by Will Croom 2
Top Capitol law enforcement officials said Tuesday they did not see an ominous bulletin provided by the FBI the night before the U.S. Capitol riot warning that protesters were "preparing for war." Under questioning, former Capitol Police Chief Steven Sund said the FBI intelligence report was received at Capitol Police headquarters the night before the riot Jan. 6, but leaders did not see it. Sund said officers had not been trained for such an attack and not all had riot gear. The contents of the FBI’s warning included language calling for protesters to "be ready to fight.” If Capitol Police leaders received the report, could they have better prepared for the siege that left five dead, including a Capitol Police officer? Replies:
