“House speaker Mike Johnson announced on Friday that he will be releasing thousands of hours of footage from the January 6, 2021 attack on the US Capitol. This decision fulfills his promise to the far-right members of his party, providing the public with unprecedented access to view the events of that day for themselves. Johnson stated that this move will allow millions of Americans, criminal defendants, public interest organizations, and media to see the events firsthand, rather than relying on interpretations from a small group of government officials.
The first batch of security footage, totaling around 90 hours, will be made available on a public committee website starting Friday, with the remaining 44,000 hours expected to be posted over the next few months. To supplement this, a public viewing room will be established within the Capitol building.
Despite previously restricting access to the video, the GOP-led House Administration Committee aims to expand public access in response to Johnson’s promise to the most conservative members of his party, including support from figures like representative Matt Gaetz of Florida and former president Donald Trump. Trump commended Johnson for having the courage to release the footage, showcasing a level of access to the January 6 security footage that has been strongly opposed due to potential risks to staff and Congressmembers.
Johnson reassured the public that faces will be blurred for privacy protection and that an estimated 5% of the footage will not be released due to sensitive security concerns. The release of this footage marks a significant turning point in making this pivotal event accessible to the public, after the footage has been largely withheld until now.
This announcement comes in the wake of the House January 6 committee’s findings, which led to recommendations of a criminal investigation into Trump’s actions during the insurrection. The release of the footage is seen as a crucial step in shedding light on the events of January 6 and its aftermath.”
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