Summary
President Donald Trump claimed on social media that the FBI placed agents in the crowd during the January 6, 2021, U.S. Capitol riot. The FBI has consistently denied any involvement in planning or carrying out actions related to the riots. Conspiracy theories about the FBI's role in the event continue to circulate, often supported by Trump.
Key Facts
- President Trump posted a claim that the FBI placed 274 agents in the crowd on January 6, 2021.
- Trump referred to the FBI as the "Biden FBI," although Biden was not president at that time.
- Trump was the U.S. President during the January 6 events; Joe Biden took office two weeks later.
- FBI Director Kash Patel noted agents were involved only in crowd control after the riot began.
- The FBI has denied any staff or informants were involved in planning the riots.
- Conspiracy theories about FBI involvement continue, sometimes promoted by Trump.
- President Trump's claims add to a series of unproven allegations related to January 6.
