FBI Director Kash Patel has accused Christopher Wray of violating FBI protocol by deploying 274 plainclothes agents during the events of January 6, 2021. Patel claims that these agents were deployed under the pretense of “crowd control.”
This accusation raises questions about the decision-making processes within the FBI during a critical moment in U.S. history. The deployment of plainclothes agents has been a topic of discussion among officials and analysts regarding the appropriate response to the events that unfolded that day.
For more on related developments, see our coverage of Patel"s ongoing work with Congress regarding Epstein materials here.
The implications of Patel"s claims could have significant ramifications for the leadership of the FBI and its operational protocols moving forward.
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