A report from Just the News has obtained footage of an undercover officer from the Washington, D.C. Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) operating behind police lines on the U.S. Capitol grounds during the events of January 6. The unaltered footage, acquired directly from official sources, captures the officer, dressed in plainclothes with a grey jacket, providing water to fellow officers affected by tear gas deployed by Capitol Police against pro-Trump protestors.
In a significant revelation, the undercover officer can be heard on the video telling his colleague, while assisting, that they “go undercover as Antifa in a crowd.” The footage, recently turned over to Congress for investigation, raises questions about the officer’s role and whether he was referencing the events of January 6 or any prior experiences with Antifa protests, such as those during the Summer 2020 BLM riots.
BREAKING: Jan. 6 body cam video of a Metro D.C. police officer telling his fellow colleague, “We go undercover as antifa in a crowd," has been confirmed authentic by Just the News. pic.twitter.com/R57Io6Nbzi
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While the video does not provide clarity on the context of the officer’s statement, it is anticipated to be a focal point in the House GOP probe into the broader police response on January 6. Congressional investigators reportedly believe that the officer in plainclothes belongs to the MPD’s Electronic Surveillance Unit (ESU), although the D.C. Metropolitan Police Department has not responded to requests for comment.
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